Types of Forces Investigation

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• ForcesandMotionPreAP_ExitTicket.docx - 30 kB
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Title	Types of Forces Investigation
Description	Students complete a series of stations to investigate different types of fores: tension, normal and friction. The PhET simulation is used at the Friction station. Minimal materials are needed to conduct this lab and it serves as a great way for students to be introduced to the common forces covered in general physics.
Subject	Physics
Level	High School
Type	Lab
Duration	30 minutes
Answers Included	No
Language	English
Keywords	forces, friction force, normal force
Simulation(s)	Forces and Motion

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Author(s)	Elyse Zimmer
Contact Email	elyse.zimmer@gmail.com
School / Organization	KIPP Houston Public Schools
Date submitted	7/21/14
Date updated	7/21/14