PHYS.5.H

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The student is expected to describe and calculate, using scientific notation, how the magnitude of force between two objects depends on their mass and the distance between their centers, and predict the effects on objects in linear and orbiting systems using Newton's law of universal gravitation.
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Knowledge and Skills Statement

Science concepts. The student knows and applies the laws governing motion in a variety of situations.

The further explanation is designed to be a resource for educators that helps them better understand the topic their students are learning. Further explanations may be written at a more complex level than would be expected for students at the grade level.

The image below shows the relationship represented in Newton’s law of universal gravitation.
 

the relationship represented in Newton’s law of universal gravitation.
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Glossary terms and definitions are consistent across kindergarten through high school in the TEKS Guide. The definitions are intended to give educators a common understanding of the terms regardless of what grade level they teach. Glossary definitions are not intended for use with students.

 a numerical measurement of how far apart objects or points are; the degree or amount of separation between two points, lines, surfaces, or objects; a measure of the length of the path that an object takes without regard for the starting or ending place or the direction of its travel

a push or pull between two objects

numerical size of a quantity

the amount of matter in a substance, measured in grams or kilograms

an act, process, or instance of changing position or location

Research

Bakri,Fauzi, Ir. Vina, Serevina, Mellyana Mega Hartina, and D. Aslamia. "Development of Online Learning Tools Based on Computer Assisted Instruction Material for Newton’s Law of Gravity." Journal of Physics: Conference Series 2309, no. 1 (2022): 012101. https://doi.org/10.1088/1742-6596/2309/1/012101

Summary:  This Computer Assisted Instruction-based online learning tool has been tested on a limited basis for tenth grade students of public high school. It can be concluded that Computer Assisted Instruction-based online learning tools on Newton's Law of Gravity are very good and feasible to develop.