Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Introduction to Newton's Law of Gravitation
Sal Khan introduces us to Newton's Law of Gravitation in this video. [8:37]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Newton's Law of Gravitation: Would a Brick or Feather Fall Faster?
Presents an analysis of a problem where a brick and a feather are dropped on the moon to see which would hit the ground sooner. This is compared to the gravity on the Earth, where the air resistance on the objects would produce a...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Newton's Law of Gravitation: Introduction to Gravity
Basics of gravity and the Law of Universal Gravitation. [15:42]
Other
Phoenix Film and Video: Gravity, Force, and Work
Zog is introduced to Newton's basic laws of motion. By observing objects on earth and in space, Zog learns that nothing can start moving, speed up, slow down, change direction or stop unless a force is applied to it -- even if the force...
Crash Course
Crash Course Physics #8: Newtonian Gravity
I'm sure you've all heard about Isaac Newton and that apple that fell on his head and how that was a huge deal to our understanding of gravity. Well, let's talk about that. In this video episode of Crash Course Physics, Shini sits down...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Introduction to Newton's Law of Gravitation
A discussion of gravity and Newton's Law of Gravitation. [8:37]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Cepheid Variables: Why Gravity Gets So Strong Near Dense Objects
Find out why gravity gets so strong near dense objects. [8:13]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Newton's Law of Gravitation: Gravitation (Part 2)
A second video on the topic of the law of gravitation. It examines gravitational forces on a planet and in space.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Newton's Law of Gravitation: Acceleration Due to Gravity
What is the acceleration due to gravity at the space station? [10:13]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Why Gravity Gets So Strong Near Dense Objects
Sal Khan uses two examples to explain why a smaller denser object of the same mass can exert a stronger gravitational pull. [8:13]
University of Oregon
Electronic Universe: Kepler's Laws of Planetary Motion
From the The Electronic Universe Project web site. This page states and explains Kepler's three laws of planetary motion. Includes some downloadable movie clips and associated sound files. Discusses Ptolemy's attempt to explain...
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: Blossoms: Physics of Donkey Carts
This video lesson explores Newton's Third Law of Motion through examination of several real world examples of this law in action, including that of a donkey cart - a site common in the streets of Pakistan. Students will understand that...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Newton's Law of Gravitation: Gravity for Astronauts in Orbit
Video lecture explains why astronauts appear weightless despite being near the Earth. [7:12]
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Gravitational Force & Newton's Second Law
This lesson explains how gravitational force is related to free fall, acceleration due to gravity, and Newton's second law of motion.
SciShow
Sci Show Kids: Swings, Slides, and Science
A video exploring how playgrounds how a place to study forces. Learn about how gravity, Newton's laws, and forces can be found as you play. [3:37]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Starting With Particles
This video [4:36] will first explore a single particle under the influence of gravity. Click the link to check out the Effects lesson.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Gravity for Astronauts in Orbit
Why do astronauts appear weightless despite being near the Earth? Sal Khan answers this question in this video. [7:11]
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: Blossoms: Uniform Circular Motion and Centrifugal Force
The objective of this video lesson is to correct the misconception in the students' understanding of centrifugal force. The lesson will work to clarify this misconception by using Newton's three laws of motion, particularly the law of...
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: Science Out Loud: The Physics of Skydiving
When you fall thousands of feet from the sky, it seems like something strange is happening with the laws of physics. Turns out, everything relies on a simple force - DRAG! Watch these MIT students demonstrate fun moves while skydiving!...
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr Videos: Skunk Bear: How Eclipses Changed History
Newton and Einstein had big ideas but needed an eclipse to prove them. And scientists are still pursuing secrets of the universe one eclipse at a time. [6:09]
PBS
Wnet: Thirteen: Circus Physics: Projectile Motion
Jugglers know that if you throw an object into the air, it will follow a curved path -- as the ball moves horizontally, gravity pulls it down vertically. Physicists call this projectile motion. In this video, you will learn why...
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies
Mocomi: Discovery of Planetary Motion
Discusses the work of Johannes Kepler and his Law of Ellipses.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: Science in Focus: Energy: Force and Work
What is force and work? The lesson unit and sixty-minute video focus on answering questions about force, work, and power. [55:16]
PBS
Nova: Newton's Dark Secrets
The genius of Newton is detailed in this video by NOVA. Articles, interviews, and translations of his work are posted here. [52:32]