Gravity Simulation Lab

Gravity Simulation Lab

Purpose
In this activity, students will explore how gravity acts on celestial bodies of varying types and mass using the PhET My Solar System simulator.

Discussion
The simultions in this activity provide visual context to the relationship between gravity and mass, even allowing students to discover new and interesting interactions by changing mass, position, and velocity.

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March 11, 2025 Dan Burns

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