Chapter Name : Gravitation |
Sub Topic Code : 101_09_10_01_03 |
Topic Name : Gravitation |
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Sub Topic Name : Importance Of The Universal Law Of Gravitation |
Recap the previous sub-topic Universal law of Gravity to understand its importance
Universal Law of Gravitation
Observe the videos on the formation of high and low tides. It'll give a good insight into the effect of moon's gravitational force.
Why aren’t we floating like astronauts in outer space? What is holding the planets & moon in place? How are tides formed?
Key Words | Definitions (pref. in our own words) |
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Universal Law of Gravitation | The force of attraction b/w two objects is proportional to the product of their masses, and inversely proportional to the square of the distance in-between them. |
Gravity | Force that attracts you to Earth. |
Gadgets | How it can be used |
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Video | Video on how waves/tides are formed |
Solar System Model | Explain the motion of planets due to gravitational pull of sun |
Tidal energy is used as an alternate source of power. It also gives the boost to many recreational activities.
Planetarium, Beach
Examples | Explainations |
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High Tide & Low Tide | Caused by the gravitational pull of the moon and earth |
How gravitational force binds all the things around us.
How gravity has resulted in motion of planets & moon, attract us to earth, formation of tides etc.
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