Physics and Chemistry · 5th Year · Forces and Motion · 5.º Período
Gravity and Weight
Learners examine the pull of gravity on objects and how it relates to weight. They use force meters to measure the gravitational pull on various items.
NCCA Curriculum SpecificationsSESE Science: Energy and forces - ForcesWorking Scientifically: Estimating and measuring
About This Topic
Learners examine the pull of gravity on objects and how it relates to weight. They use force meters to measure the gravitational pull on various items.
Key Questions
- What is gravity?
- How do we measure weight?
- Does gravity pull all objects equally?
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