Page 113: Gravity between Astronomical Objects
Line One Encyclopedia
Read the section about planets and gravity at the bottom of the page. Then choose three planets from our solar system. Which of the three planets has the greatest force of gravity over the other two planets?
Page 118: Accelerations for Different Vehicles
Acceleration
This site describes what acceleration is as well as what it is not. Read the examples of the calculations of acceleration. Then write your own word problem that answers the question, "What is the vehicle's acceleration?"
Page 125: Career Connection: Test Pilot and Flight Test Engineer
NASA Quest
Visit these sites to learn about careers in avionics. You'll also read biographies of test pilots as they describe their exciting jobs. What professional and personal skills are necessary to be a good test pilot?
University of California, Davis
If you are interested in becoming a test pilot, visit this site. What types of classes do test pilots take in school?
