Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
Region V- Bicol
Schools Division of Legazpi City
LEGAZPI CITY SCIENCE HIGH SCHOOL
Bitano, Legazpi City
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PHET Simulation: Gravity Force Lab
Name: __________________________________________ Section: _______________ Date: ____________
Instructions: Use the “Gravity Force Lab Simulation to explore Newton’s Law of Universal
Gravitation. Record some observations and answer the questions that follow.
Identify two ways you can change the amount of force (gravity) the objects experience. How
could you increase the gravitational force using each factor? How could you decrease the
gravitational force using each factor?
One factor is …
A second factor is …
Complete the chart for each scenario.
Location Location Force Force
Mass of 1 Mass of 2
of 1 of 2 (1 on 2) (2 on 1)
25 kg 3m 25 kg 7m
25 kg 1m 25 kg 9m
100 kg 1m 100 kg 9m
100 kg 1m 100 kg 9m
Summarize: Determine whether each statement on gravity is true or false.
_______ 1. Force of gravity increases as objects move closer together.
_______ 2. Force of gravity increases as objects’ mass increases.
_______ 3. If two objects have different masses, the more massive object pulls with greater force.
Apply:
1. Earth’s gravity is pulling on you. Are you also pulling on earth? Explain your answer.
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2. Gravity is a force of attraction between objects based on their mass and their distance apart.
Why aren’t other objects, like your pencil, being pulled towards you? Explain your answer.
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