force+diagrams

= = = = = 1. First you need to learn about force diagrams. =

= [|Check out this power point to understand how to draw force diagrams] =

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= 2. Now try this challenge above and draw your own force diagrams. =

= 3. Demonstrate how balanced and unbalanced forces affect the motion of objects by using the simulation below from PHET. = media type="custom" key="25150356" [|link to simulation above so you can download if the link above does not work]

= 4. Explore the forces at work when sliding a box using the simulation below from PHET. =

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