Is it possible to make gravity? Scholars watch a Real Engineering video that explains how it would be possible to simulate gravity on a space station. Rotation of the station is the key.

Concepts

gravity, force of gravity, centrifugal force, equilibrium, acceleration

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Show the movie 2001: A Space Odyssey if district policy allows for it
  

Classroom Considerations

• Pupils need to have knowledge of Newton's laws
• Individuals should be able to interpret equations for centripetal acceleration and angular velocity
  

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Diagrams help promote understanding of concepts
• Narration is well-paced and instructional

Cons

• None