THE FORCES OF GRAVITY
As long as we are within the Earth's atmosphere, this powerful force is always present, making sure that we keep our feet firmly on the ground. Try as we might, all humans and objects are trapped against the Earth's surface (or are quickly pulled back to it) by the constant pull of gravity. Thrill seekers go out of their way to fight this ever present force, but in the end, gravity cannot be beaten. You'll need to be aware of the impact that gravity can have on humans and other objects; this information may be important in completing your mission successfully.
This information about gravity may not be new to you, but reviewing these materials is a mission requirement, so you should go over these facts carefully. If you hold a basketball and then let it go, it falls to the ground. The force pulling the ball down to the ground is gravity. Gravity is the pull that all objects exert on each other. When you dropped the basketball, the Earth pulled it downward.
Objects like Earth and the basketball don't have to be touching to exert a gravitational pull on each other. However, the force of gravity between two objects becomes weaker as the objects get farther apart. Also, the gravitational force is weaker between objects of less mass, such as you and a book, compared to objects of greater mass, such as you and the Earth.
Any time that an object is put into motion, you can be sure that a force has acted upon it. There are invisible forces acting upon everything in the world around us at all times. Watch this video clip to find out more.
This information about gravity may not be new to you, but reviewing these materials is a mission requirement, so you should go over these facts carefully. If you hold a basketball and then let it go, it falls to the ground. The force pulling the ball down to the ground is gravity. Gravity is the pull that all objects exert on each other. When you dropped the basketball, the Earth pulled it downward.
Objects like Earth and the basketball don't have to be touching to exert a gravitational pull on each other. However, the force of gravity between two objects becomes weaker as the objects get farther apart. Also, the gravitational force is weaker between objects of less mass, such as you and a book, compared to objects of greater mass, such as you and the Earth.
Any time that an object is put into motion, you can be sure that a force has acted upon it. There are invisible forces acting upon everything in the world around us at all times. Watch this video clip to find out more.
TRY IT OUT!
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Now that you have learned more about forces and gravity and the way that they both can change the way an object moves, we think that you are ready to try this game. Don't let your guard down. It appears easy to start off with, but it becomes more challenging as you get to higher levels. You will need to think creatively to be successful. Click on the picture when you feel ready to begin. While you are playing the game, think about how force and gravity are acting upon the shapes and how this helps you complete each level. Record your observations about this game in your Agent-In-Training Notebook. Your supervisor will want to check your conclusions about this game at the end of this mission.
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HIDDEN LEVEL OF KNOWLEDGE:
In order to gain access to each level of knowledge in this mission you must first gain access to the hidden mission page links. To do that you must click on the link below: