Gravity Force Lab Name: ______________
Part 1:
Write the formula for the force of gravity (Law of Universal Gravitation). Label each
variable and constant and include its units.
Take 5 minutes to explore the simulation. Record at least two observations:
What are two ways you can change the amount of force (gravity) the objects are
experiencing?
Which way do you think has the biggest effect on the amount of force (gravity)?
Reset the simulation by clicking the orange circle arrow in the bottom right:
Complete the table:
Mass of 1
(kg)
Position of 1
(m)
Mass of 2
(kg)
Position of 2
(m)
Force (1 on 2)
(N)
Force (2 on 1)
(N)
10
0
10
10
10
0
10
5
100
0
100
10
100
0
100
5
1000
0
1000
10
1000
0
1000
5
140
3
200
7
fill
in
your
own
values
here
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0.0000007208
01
0.0000007208
01
