Force & Motion

SC.C.1.2.1 understands that the motion of an object can be described and measured.
SC.C.2.2.4 knows that the motion of an object is determined by the overall effect of all of the forces acting on the object.
SC.C.2.2.1 recognizes that forces of gravity, magnetism, and electricity operate simple machines.

Simply stated, it takes a force to set something in motion. A force is a push or a pull. Not every force can set an object in motion.  For instance, try pushing on a wall in your house.  Push with as much force as you want! You see, even though there may be a push or a pull, it doesn’t mean a force will always set something in motion. 

SPEED

SIMPLE MACHINES

NEWTON'S LAWS OF MOTION

CRAZY MACHINES

PENDULUM

Activity:

Explain in your own words what forces are causing the following motions.

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 This page updated: Sunday, August 30, 2009