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Newton's Gravitational Constant Calculation
Title
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Newton's Gravitational Constant Calculation |
Description
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Student calculate the value of G using a modeling approach. They vary the M1, M2, and R in the on-line PhET app, gathering 6-10 sets of values. Then they set up a variable "X" = M1*M2/R^2 and see how it varies with the app's given value of Force. The relationship should be linear, with the slope of G and a Y-intercept very close to zero. |
Subject
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Astronomy, Mathematics, Physics |
Level
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High School |
Type
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Lab |
Duration
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60 minutes |
Answers Included
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No |
Language
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English |
Keywords
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Excel, Newton, TI-calculator, big-G, constant, gravitational, modeling |
Simulation(s)
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Gravity Force Lab (HTML5) |
Author(s)
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Steve Cooperman |
Contact Email
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skyeman1@gmail.com |
School / Organization
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Campbell Hall Episcopal |
Date submitted
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2/27/17 |
Date updated
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2/27/17 |