Explore the forces


Students can create an applied force and see how it makes objects move. They can also make changes in friction and see how it affects the motion of objects.
  • Identify when forces are balanced vs. unbalanced.
  • Determine the sum of forces (net force) on an object with more than one force on it.
  • Predict the motion of an object with zero net force.
  • Predict the direction of motion given a combination of forces.
Resource ID#: 50703 Type: Virtual Manipulative
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Direct Link: http://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulation/forces-and-motion-basics

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Subject(s): Science
Grade Level(s): 5, 8
Intended Audience: Educators educators, Students , Parents
Suggested Technology: Adobe Acrobat Reader, Java Plugin
Keywords: Force, Motion, Friction, Speed, Newton's first law
Instructional Component Type(s): Virtual Manipulative
Resource Collection: Games and Simulations

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