Unit 10: Gravity and Planets
Text Resources
OpenStax: College Physics for AP here - Chapter 6
Walker - Physics Chapter 9
Student packet here
Material
Big Idea: Gravity acts on everything in the universe.
Learning targets:
OpenStax: College Physics for AP here - Chapter 6
Walker - Physics Chapter 9
Student packet here
Material
Big Idea: Gravity acts on everything in the universe.
Learning targets:
- Be able to describe gravity as a field force
- Be able to calculate the force of gravity between two objects
- Be able to use superimposition to interpret multiple gravitational forces
- Be able to explain objects in orbit
- Be able to use Keplers laws to calculate orbital period or radius.