Pushing and Pulling · Physical Science

Balanced and Unbalanced Forces

Exploring what happens when forces of different strengths act on an object.

Key Questions

  1. 1Why does an object stay still even when forces are acting on it?
  2. 2What causes a moving object to change its direction?
  3. 3How do we measure the strength of a push or a pull?

ACARA Content Descriptions

AC9S4U03
Year: Year 3
Subject: Science
Unit: Pushing and Pulling
Period: Physical Science

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