HS-PS2-4
Use mathematical representations of Newton’s Law of Gravitation and Coulomb’s Law to describe and predict the gravitational and electrostatic forces between objects.
Clarification statement: Emphasis is on both quantitative and conceptual descriptions of gravitational and electric fields.
Assessment boundary: Assessment is limited to systems with two objects.
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Assessment
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NGSS Dimensions
Performance expectation HS-PS2-4 was developed using the following elements from the NRC document A Framework for K-12 Science Education:
Connections to Other Standards
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