Forces in Motion · Physical Science

Magnetic and Electrostatic Fields

Investigating the behavior of magnets and the effects of static electricity.

Key Questions

  1. 1How can a force act on an object without touching it?
  2. 2What causes some materials to be attracted to magnets while others are not?
  3. 3How can we visualize the invisible fields surrounding a magnet?

ACARA Content Descriptions

AC9S7U04
Year: Year 7
Subject: Science
Unit: Forces in Motion
Period: Physical Science

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