Gravity Quiz!

Scientists use simulations and careful observations to investigate phenomena that are too large to investigate experimentally.  The PhET Gravity and Orbits simulation can you help you invesitgate how gravity affects planets and moons. 

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Use the simulation to help you answer the next question. 

Set up the simulation like this:
Select the Earth and Moon set
Check the Gravity force box

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Use the simulation to answer these questions

Use the information in this document to help you answer the next quesiton

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Use the information on the document to answer the questions

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A scientist claims that Venus has the largest gravitational attracxtion of the inner planets. Is the scientist correct?

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Evidence: What evidence does the scientist have for his claim? (Be specific)

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Scientists use simulations and careful observations to investigate phenomena that are too large to investigate experimentally. The PhET Gravity and Orbits simulation can you help you invesitgate how gravity affects planets and moons.

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Use the simulation to answer these questions

Use the information on the document to answer the questions

A scientist claims that Venus has the largest gravitational attracxtion of the inner planets. Is the scientist correct?

Evidence: What evidence does the scientist have for his claim? (Be specific)

Reasoning: Explain how the evidence supports the scientist's claim.