Mechanics and the Laws of Motion · Mechanics & Motion

Gravity and Free Fall

Analyzing the constant acceleration of gravity and its effect on objects in a vacuum versus air resistance.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does the mass of a planet affect the weight of an object on its surface?
  2. 2What variables affect the terminal velocity of a falling skydiver?
  3. 3How would an engineer apply gravitational constants to satellite orbit calculations?

NCCA Curriculum Specifications

NCCA: Senior Cycle - Energy, Forces and Momentum
Class/Year: 6th Year
Subject: Principles of Physics: Exploring the Physical World
Unit: Mechanics and the Laws of Motion
Period: Mechanics & Motion

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