Discuss satellite motion around the planet
Curvature of the earth and escape velocity
non effect of gravity on circular motion of satellites
energy conservation and satellite motion
Keplers laws
Answer classwork answer sheet questions from last class
demonstrate magnetic field using magnets and iron fillings
relate magnetic field to gravitational field and define
discuss acceleration as an object approaches the center of the earth
discuss weightlessness as it relates to a lack of a support force and not to a lack of gravity
Assignment
n/a
Session Minutes
75
Minutes Student Attended
60
Lesson Comments
Questions were answered and the process of arriving at the correct answers were discussed.
demo went well and the discussion regarding weightlessness also went well it is a difficult concept but Trevor seemed to comprehend well.
Trevor and I were able to complete all of Chapter 4 and most of chapter 5. Trevor has one more assignment in Chapter 5 to do along with his two tests. He should finish next week.
