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Newton's Gravitational Constant Calculation
| Title | Newton's Gravitational Constant Calculation |
| Description | 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 | Astronomy, Mathematics, Physics |
| Level | High School |
| Type | Lab |
| Duration | 60 minutes |
| Answers Included | No |
| Language | English |
| Keywords | Excel, Newton, TI-calculator, big-G, constant, gravitational, modeling |
| Simulation(s) | Gravity Force Lab (HTML5) |
| Author(s) | Steve Cooperman |
| Contact Email | skyeman1@gmail.com |
| School / Organization | Campbell Hall Episcopal |
| Date submitted | 2/27/17 |
| Date updated | 2/27/17 |
