Microgravity: Fall into Mathematics Published by NASA Space Link Age Group: Age 8 and Up Type: Math, Science License: free

MICROGRAVITY: FALL INTO MATHEMATICS

This is an 8 page educational brief in PDF format. It gives a historical overview of the contributions of Galileo, Newton, and Einstein to gravity and microgravity, and thus to the development of the space program. There are 3 mathematical problems to try (answers are included), and descriptions of four types of microgravity platforms.

A fascinating overview of science history, and microgravity research, with related math problems - for classroom use or research at home.

Ages 12 up

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Filename: Fall.Into.Mathematics.pdf

Filesize: 214 K

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