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Edward F. Redish

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Sample Problems: Gravitation

Problem Name Multiple-Choice/Short Answer Multiple-Choice/Multiple Response Representation Translation Ranking Tasks Context-Based Reasoning Problems Estimation Problems Qualitative Questions Essay Questions
GR1. In the shuttle (*)           
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GR2. The alignment of the planets        
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GR3. Romeo and Juliet(*)          
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GR4. Is Newton's law of gravity wrong?            
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GR5. Working on the Hubble        
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GR6. In an elliptical orbit    
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GR7. Standard orbit, Mr. Sulu!        
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GR8. Weakening gravity (*)        
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GR09. Escape velocity (*)    
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GR10. Using the moon to find the density of the earth (*)        
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GR11. The gravity of the situation                

(*) Problems marked with an asterisk have web solutions available. Click on the asterisk to go to the solution. A password is required. Contact redish@umd.edu to get access.

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