Episode of Series “PSSC physics”.
Introduces the principles of mechanics by showing the Cavendish experiment which illustrates the gravitational forces between small objects. Also compares gravitational force with magnetic force. Suitable for upper secondary level.
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ACMI Identifier
003934
Language
English
Subject categories
Documentary → Documentary films - United States
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Science - Study and teaching
Educational & Instructional → Educational films
Educational & Instructional → Instructional
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Force and energy
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Gravitation
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Gravity
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Magnetic fields
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Magnetism
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Physics
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Power (Mechanics)
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Science - Experiments
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Science - Study and teaching
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)