Forces and Friction · Physical Science

Magnetic Attraction

Exploring non-contact forces through the study of magnets and their properties.

Key Questions

  1. 1How do we know a force is acting if we cannot see it?
  2. 2What causes a magnet to attract some metals but not others?
  3. 3How would our technology change if magnets didn't exist?

ACARA Content Descriptions

AC9S4U04
Year: Year 4
Subject: Science
Unit: Forces and Friction
Period: Physical Science

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