Freaky forces – gravity and black holes

Explore the freaky force of gravity, with lots of groovy gravity facts, a deep dive into centre of gravity and astronomical orbits, a question about black holes, the past, present, and future of gravitational science, and a gravity-defying trick for you to try yourself at home.

 

Presented by Jenny Lynch and Matilda Sercombe. Written and produced by Jenny Lynch. Music by Purple Planet Music. Sound effects by Pixabay.

 

https://www.creativescience.com.au

 

Episode content:

00:00 Introduction and fast facts

02:45 Gravity and astronomical orbits

05:52 What would happen if I fell into a black hole?

07:10 How do we know what we know about the force of gravity?

08:39 Try this – make a gravity-defying box

You will need modelling clay or playdough and an empty cardboard milk carton, or any other long cardboard box, for example a biscuit box.