How to think about gravity - Jon Bergmann
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Did you know that when you fall down, the earth falls up to meet you? Explore the counterintuitive equation that describes gravity.
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As the video states, a person weighs less on the moon than on the Earth. Discuss why gravity is a benefit. What would it be like if the force of gravity were stronger? What if it were equal to that of the moon? Why are gravity and weight related?
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Meet The Creators
- Artist Alan Foreman, Celeste Lai
- Director Biljana Labović
- Animator Franz Palomares
- Educator Jon Bergmann
- Producer TED-Ed
- Narrator Jon Bergmann
