Gravitational Forces

In this chapter you will learn to:

❖  Make a difference between mass and weight

❖  Express the Law of Gravity verbally and with a mathematical relationship

❖  Explain the concept of gravity

❖  Recognise the effects of gravity on bodies in the gravitational field

❖  Compare the gravitational field of the planets of the solar system

❖  Use the information and data obtained

❖  Analyse, compare and extract data from numerical graphs, tables and charts

❖  Think critically and logically to justify statements

❖  Use new concepts and terminology on the subject

❖  Evaluate, systematise and organise information according to specified criteria

❖  Develop collaborative skills (working in pairs, groups, teams).

❖  Present the information and results in an appropriate form

The knowledge you have in Natural Sciences, Geography, Mathematics, Information and Communication Technology will help you complete the activities.