Ramp: Forces and Motion

This simulation allows you to explore forces and motion as you push household objects up and down a ramp. Observe how the angle of inclination affects the parallel forces. Graphical representation of forces, energy and work makes it easier to understand the concept.

Some of the learning goals can be:

Predict, qualitatively, how an external force will affect the speed and direction of an object's motion.
Explain the effects with the help of a free body diagram
Use free body diagrams to draw position, velocity, acceleration and force graphs and vice versa.
Explain how the graphs relate to one another.
Given a scenario or a graph, sketch all four graphs.

Resource ID#: 50900 Type: Virtual Manipulative

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Direct Link: http://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulation/ramp-forces-and-motion

General Information

Subject(s): Science

Grade Level(s): 5

Intended Audience: Educators , Students , Parents

Suggested Technology: Adobe Flash Player, Adobe Acrobat Reader

Keywords: Force, Position, Velocity, Acceleration

Instructional Component Type(s): Virtual Manipulative

Resource Collection: Games and Simulations

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