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The Solar System is Held Together by Gravity

Space > The Solar System is Held Together by Gravity

Gravity holds the Solar System together

Students learn to:

  • describe a gravitational field in the region surrounding a massive object in terms of its effects on other masses in it
  • define Newton’s Law of Universal Gravitation:      
  • discuss the importance of Newton’s Law of Universal Gravitation in understanding and calculating the motion of satellites
  • identify that a slingshot effect can be provided by planets for space probes

Students:

  • present information and use available evidence to discuss the factors affecting the strength of the gravitational force
  • solve problems and analyse information using:       

Extract from Physics Stage 6 Syllabus (Amended October 2002). © 2009, Board of Studies NSW.

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