Forces and Motion: Balanced and Unbalanced Forces, and Predicting Changes in Motion (Inquiry Based)

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Submission Information
Authors	Emily Moore, Kathy Perkins, Trish Loeblein, Courtney Fadley
Contact Email	emily.moore@colorado.edu
School / Organization	PhET
Submitted	11/06/15
Updated	11/07/19
Contribution Description
Title	Forces and Motion: Balanced and Unbalanced Forces, and Predicting Changes in Motion (Inquiry Based)
Simulations	Gaya dan Gerak
Keywords	force, velocity, vector, friction, total force, motion
Description	After completing this activity, students will be able to identify when an object is being acted upon by unbalanced forces and predict the change in motion when a force is applied to an object. This activity utilizes the first tab of the Forces and Motion simulation, and focuses on balanced and unbalanced forces, friction, applied force and total force. There is an optional final section that asks students to make qualitative observations about how fast an increases in speed (could be used to introduce the acceleration). This activity includes an optional pre- and post-lab.
Duration	90 minutes
Answers Included	No
Language	English

	Content Level
Content Standard	K-4	5-8	9-12
Science as Inquiry - A
Physical Science - B
Life Science - C
Earth & Space Science - D
Science & Technology - E
Science in Personal and Social Perspective - F
History and Nature of Science - G

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