Get a Grip on Gravity Assessment
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Last updated 8 months ago
8 questions
Use your calculations to evaluate your hypotheses.
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Was your "weight" hypothesis accepted or rejected?
Was your "weight" hypothesis accepted or rejected?
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Explain why your hypothesis was accepted or rejected.
Explain why your hypothesis was accepted or rejected.
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Was your "jump" hypothesis accepted or rejected?
Was your "jump" hypothesis accepted or rejected?
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Explain why your hypothesis was accepted or rejected.
Explain why your hypothesis was accepted or rejected.
2
How does the weight of a person on a mountain compare to the weight of a person on the beach? Explain your answer.
How does the weight of a person on a mountain compare to the weight of a person on the beach? Explain your answer.
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How does the weight of a person on Jupiter differ from their weight on the moon? Explain your answer.
How does the weight of a person on Jupiter differ from their weight on the moon? Explain your answer.
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Suppose scientists discover a new planet (X) with a gravitational constant of 3.0. How would your weight on Planet X compare to your weight on Earth? Explain your answer.
Suppose scientists discover a new planet (X) with a gravitational constant of 3.0. How would your weight on Planet X compare to your weight on Earth? Explain your answer.
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Explain how the weight of a person affects how far they can jump on other planets. Use the data from your calculations in your answer.
Explain how the weight of a person affects how far they can jump on other planets. Use the data from your calculations in your answer.