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Not all falling objects accelerate at the same rate ... unless you remove air resistance. A video lesson compares a feather falling in the air to one falling in a vacuum. Removing air resistance causes a feather and coin to fall at the same rate.
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Instructional Ideas
- Demonstrate how gravity acts on falling objects using different objects and different heights
Classroom Considerations
- Video fits nicely as an introduction to the effect of air resistance on gravity
- Expects a solid understanding of the acceleration due to gravity
- This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
- Highlights vocabulary throughout the lesson
- Includes an option for subtitles to aid in note taking
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