Gravity
The tendency of a mass of matter toward a center of attraction; esp., the tendency of a body toward the center of the earth;
terrestrial gravitation.


How stuff works-lighter than air
What is gravity
Gravity and rollercoasters   Test out the simulator using the Gravity tool bar.  After you have tried the simulation a few times.  Think critically about Gravity.  Use your definitions and resources to help you answer the following questions:
What does increasing the amount of gravity do to the roller coaster simulation?
Do you think the amount of gravity experienced by roller coaster riders should be really high or low? Why?
What will happen to a person who experiences really high amounts of gravity at a time?

Gravity Handout
(Note to Instructors: Answer sheets to the Handouts may be obtained by email to the webmaster- ampc@lehigh.edu)

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