Driving question : What is the acceleration due to gravity on the Moon?
The events analysed via video measurements can be more unusual. In this activity such example is used, the jump on the Moon. Based on the video measurements of the jump students determine the acceleration due to gravity on the Moon.
Topic: Demo, Motion in one direction,
Concepts: Acceleration, Acceleration due to gravity, Motion Graphs,
Grade level: High School (14-18 years),
Activity type: Data video,
Sensors: Not applicable,
Interface requirements: Not applicable,
The Student Worksheet gives investigation instructions for students.
The Teacher Notes includes teacher commentaries such as didactical approach, exemplary questions, assignments and data analysis.
The Science Background describes the scientific principles that underlie the activity.
Coach Activity/Result file can be opened in the Coach 7 Program. This requires Coach 7 to be installed on your computer.
Download activity Moon jump (.cma7) Download result Moon jump (.cmr7)
