Forces and Friction · Physical Science

Friction in Action

Measuring how different surfaces affect the movement of objects.

Key Questions

  1. 1What causes some surfaces to be more slippery than others?
  2. 2How do we know how much friction is needed for safety?
  3. 3Why is friction both a helper and a hindrance in our daily lives?

ACARA Content Descriptions

AC9S4U04AC9S4I04
Year: Year 4
Subject: Science
Unit: Forces and Friction
Period: Physical Science

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