Gravity
The tendency of a
mass of matter toward a center of attraction; esp., the tendency of a body
toward the center of the earth;
terrestrial gravitation.
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Go to these web sites. Locate and write down the definition and explain
what Gravity is..
How stuff works-lighter
than air
What
is gravity
Gravity
and rollercoasters
Test out the simulator using the Gravity tool bar. After you
have tried the simulation a few times. Think critically about Gravity.
Use your definitions and resources to help you answer the following questions:
What does increasing the amount of gravity do to the roller coaster
simulation?
Do you think the amount of gravity experienced by roller coaster riders
should be really high or low? Why?
What will happen to a person who experiences really high amounts of
gravity at a time?
Gravity Handout
(Note to Instructors: Answer sheets to the Handouts may be obtained
by email to the webmaster- ampc@lehigh.edu)
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