Gravitation

Gravitation Simplyscience

Explore the basic force that rules the Nature, i.e., gravitation and expand its importance in everyday science.

Clearly observe and reflect on the Kepler's laws of planetary motion.

State and relate the Newton's universal law of gravitation to everyday science.

Observe and reflect on the variation of acceleration due to gravity at different places of Earth.

Distinguish between mass and weight of the object.

Discover the concept of weightlessness and apply it to everyday science.

Explore about the ocean tides and extend it to different types of tides.

Explore and discuss about gravitational potential energy.

Investigate, explore and formulate Kepler's laws of planetary motion.

Develop and formulate orbital velocity, escape velocity and energy of artificial satellites.

More details please visit https://www.simply.science.com/

"simply.science.com" hosts concept oriented content in Maths & Sciences

specially designed for K-6 to K-12 grades. "Simplyscience enables

students to enjoy learning with application oriented, visually rich

content which is simple and easy to understand. The content is aligned to

best practices of learning and teaching.

Students can develop strong basics, critical thinking and problem

solving skills to do well in school and beyond. Teachers can use Simplyscience as a

reference material to be more creative in designing engaging learning

experiences. Parents also can actively participate in their child's

development through Simplyscience".

This topic covers under Physics subject as a part of the Mechanics topic

and this topic contains following sub topics

Gravitation

Universal law of gravitation

Variation of 'g' with altitude

Weight of an object

Ocean tides

Gravitational potential energy

Fast moving projectiles - satellites