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Forces including simple machines

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Why this, why now

This unit covers the effects of gravity, air resistance, water resistance, and friction on objects. It explores how mechanisms like levers, pulleys, and gears magnify forces. Emphasis is on taking precise measurements, recording complex data, and presenting findings.

Prior knowledge requirements

  • Ardaydu waa inay yaqaanaan aasaaska maadada.
  • Ardaydu waa inay awoodaan inay raacaan tilmaamo fudud.
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Forces including simple machines

This unit covers the effects of gravity, air resistance, water resistance, and friction on objects. It explores how mechanisms like levers, pulleys, and gears magnify forces. Emphasis is on taking precise measurements, recording complex data, and presenting findings.

13 lessons
  1. Water resistance: plan
  2. Friction: do and review
  3. Air resistance: plan
  4. How levers can help us
  5. Water resistance: do and review
  6. Simple machines
  7. Design and development of machines
  8. Friction: plan
  9. Introduction to gravity
  10. How pulleys can help us
  11. Pushes and pulls
  12. Air resistance: do and review
  13. How gears can help us