OpenStax
Open Stax: Gravitational Potential Energy
In the following tutorial, students learn about gravitational potential energy in terms of work done against gravity. They will be able to show how knowledge of the potential energy as a function of position can be used to simplify...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Physics: Gravitation Study Guide
This study guide on gravitation covers some key vocabulary, Kepler's Laws of Planetary Motion, and orbiting bodies or satellites. Includes important equations. It is available for download with free registration.
Physics Aviary
Physics Aviary: Practice Problems: Universal Gravity Problem
Students must find out the strength of the gravitational force between two spherical objects based on the size, density and distance between centers.
Georgia State University
Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: Fundamental Forces
Explains what each of the four fundamental forces is and their interactions with the physical world. The four types are the strong force, the weak force, the electromagnetic force, and the gravitational force.
Georgia State University
Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: Potential Energy
This site from Georgia State University Physics Department defines and explains the concept of potential energy. Using equations and graphics to illustrate the idea, it discusses the many types of potential energy (gravitational,...
University of St. Andrews (UK)
University of St. Andrews: Orbits and Gravitation
A page describing the physics, mathematics, and historical figures associated with planetary motion, satellite motion, and universal gravitation.
Georgia State University
Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: Gravity
Gravity as a fundamental force is explained and an equation for universal gravitation is given.
Georgia State University
Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: Circular Orbit
The necessity of gravitation to a circular orbit is discussed and equations for the orbital speed are derived from the law of universal gravitation. Binary systems in which two objects orbit about a center of mass are explained and...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Universal Law of Gravity
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Using Newton's Law of Gravity and the equations of uniform circular motion, students solve problems involving the force of gravity.
University of Colorado
University of Colorado: Ph Et Interactive Simulations: Gravity Force Lab
Manipulate the mass and distance of two objects to see how these properties change the gravity force.
Physics Classroom
The Physics Classroom: The Apple, the Moon, and the Inverse Square Law
Describes the logic behind the development of Newton's law of universal gravitation. Beginning with Johannes Kepler and his three laws of planetary motion, content walks the reader through Newton's thought process and development of this...
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: Ap Physics 1: Gravity
Combined with aspects of circular motion, students discover that Kepler's third law follows directly from the law of universal gravitation. This unit will expand upon the conservation of energy principle for problems beyond the confines...
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Newton's Universal Law of Gravitation: Lesson 3
This lesson will describe Newton's Universal Law of Gravitation. It is 3 of 3 in the series titled "Newton's Universal Law of Gravitation."
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Newton's Law of Gravitation Review
Review the key concepts, equations, and skills for Newton's law of gravity, including how to find the gravitational field strength.
Exploratorium
Exploratorium: Your Weight on Other Worlds
From the Exploratorium Museum. Includes an interactive feature in which a visitor enters their weight on earth and has their weight on other planets computed and displayed. Discusses the distinction between mass and weight and describes...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12 Exploration Series: Simulations: Physics: Newton's Apple
[Free Registration/Login Required] Learn about the universal law of gravity and the role Newton played in relating terrestrial and celestial mechanics to one another.
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: Michael Faraday (1791 1867)
Contains brief biographical information on Michael Faraday, as well as the text of the following lectures delivered by Faraday: The Force of Gravitation, Gravitation-Cohesion, Cohesion-Chemical Affinity, Chemical Affinity-Heat,...
Georgia State University
Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: Conservation of Energy
This site is from the Physics Department at Georgia State University. The conservation of energy as a fundamental conservation law is presented and compared to other conservation laws (momentum and angular momentum). Links to further...
Georgia State University
Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: Energy of Falling Object
This site is from the Physics Department at Georgia State University. The reliance upon the law of conservation of energy as an approach to problem-solving is presented and encouraged. It is modeled through a problem involving a...
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Uniform Circular Motion and Gravitation: Problems and Exercises
This page offers a list of 50 problems/exercises to solve based on the content of Chapter 6: Uniform Circular Motion and Gravitation from the AP Physics online text.
University of Colorado
University of Colorado: Ph Et Interactive Simulations: Gravity Force Lab
An interactive simulation that teaches about gravitational force, Newton's Third Law, and force pairs by varying properties affect the gravitational force exerted between two objects. This simulation can either be downloaded or played...
Idaho State University
Idaho State University: Landslides, Slope Failure, Other Mass Wasting Processes
Slope failure is the downslope movement of rock debris and soil in response to gravitational stresses. Three major types of mass wasting are classified by the type of downslope movement. The types of movement, falls, slides, and flows...
University of Colorado
University of Colorado: Ph Et Interactive Simulations: Forces and Motion
Explore the forces at work when you try to push a filing cabinet. Create an applied force and see the resulting friction force and total force acting on the cabinet. Charts show the forces, position, velocity, and acceleration vs. time....
University of Colorado
University of Colorado: Ph Et Interactive Simulations: Forces in 1 Dimension
Explore the forces at work when you try to push a filing cabinet. Create an applied force and see the resulting friction force and total force acting on the cabinet. Charts show the forces, position, velocity, and acceleration vs. time....