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This web page 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 experiment 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.
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<a href="https://www.compadre.org/portal/items/detail.cfm?ID=3192">Stern, David. The Way Things Fall. March 24, 2006.</a>
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Stern, D. (2006, March 24). The Way Things Fall. Retrieved April 24, 2024, from http://www.phy6.org/stargaze/Sfall.htm
Chicago Format
Stern, David. The Way Things Fall. March 24, 2006. http://www.phy6.org/stargaze/Sfall.htm (accessed 24 April 2024).
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Stern, David. The Way Things Fall. 1999. 24 Mar. 2006. 24 Apr. 2024 <http://www.phy6.org/stargaze/Sfall.htm>.
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@misc{
Author = "David Stern",
Title = {The Way Things Fall},
Volume = {2024},
Number = {24 April 2024},
Month = {March 24, 2006},
Year = {1999}
}
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