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Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: Earth Orbits HandoutGeorgia State University: Hyper Physics: Earth Orbits Handout
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Georgia State University
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9th - 10th
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Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: Earth Orbits

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An equation for the law of universal gravitation is stated. The weight equation (W=m*g) is related to the law. An interactive JavaScript form allows the user to practice determining the force of gravity and the acceleration of gravity for various locations about the earth.

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force, force of gravity, gravitation, gravitational field, gravity, inverse square law, weight

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centripetal, forces in nature, fundamental, fundamental force, gravitational, inverse square, orbit, universal, universal gravitation, hyperphysics, hyperphysics: earth orbits, planet, earth, gravitational fields

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  • Knovation Readability Score: 5 (1 low difficulty, 5 high difficulty)
  • The intended use for this resource is Instructional
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