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Title:

The Way Things Fall

Url:

http://www.phy6.org/stargaze/Sfall.htm

Creator:

Stern, David P. (David Peter), 1931-

Publisher:

David P. Stern

Description: This web page, authored and curated by David P. Stern, provides an introduction to the motion of objects due to gravity. Topics covered include free fall and acceleration due to gravity, with or without an initial velocity, and the effects of air resistance. Simple equations are integrated along with a short experiments related to Galileo's classic ramp experiment. A lesson plan for teachers is provided. This item is part of an extensive collection, "From Stargazers to Starships" that uses space exploration and space science to introduce concepts in physics and astronomy. Translations in Spanish and French are available.

LC Classification:

Science -- Astronomy -- Biography -- Individual, A-Z -- Galileo
Science -- Physics -- Descriptive and experimental mechanics -- Dynamics. Motion -- Velocity. Speed
Science -- Physics -- Study and teaching. Research
Science -- Physics -- Weights and measures -- Measurement of special quantities -- Mass and weight -- Density and specific gravity

GEM Subject:

Science -- Physics

Key Concept:

Physics -- Gravity and gravitation
Physics -- Velocity

Resource Type:

Instructional Material
Instructional Material -- Lesson/Lesson Plan
Instructional Material -- Instructor Guide/Manual

Format:

Document -- HTML

Audience:

Educator

Education Level:

High School
Higher Education

Language:

English
French
Spanish

Rights:

Dr. David P. Stern

Access Rights:

Free access

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