Episode of Series “PSSC physics”
Defines the law of universal gravitation by visualising a solar system of one star and one planet. Demonstrates the kinematics and dynamics of planetary motion. Uses a digital computer to display satellite orbits.
Suitable for upper secondary level.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
011357
Language
English
Subject categories
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Digital cinematography
Documentary → Documentary films - United States
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Science - Study and teaching
Educational & Instructional → Educational films
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Cosmology
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Gravitation
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Kinetic energy
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Motion
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Orbits
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Physics
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Science
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Science - Study and teaching
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)