Cycle 2, Week 4, Experiment #11: On the Move
To Accompany Foundations Science (updated to 5th edition Guidebook
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This adaptation uses the plate, marbles, and construction paper to simulate orbital motion and the balance between inertia and gravity. It provides a visual way to understand why planets continue to move and the forces that keep them in orbit.
This experiment is a fun, hands-on way to visualize how distance (or radius) affects the speed of an object in circular motion. It’s a great way to relate these concepts to real-world orbital mechanics!