Forces in Motion · Physical Science
Simple Machines
Exploring how machines use forces to make work easier by changing magnitude or direction.
Key Questions
- 1How can a small force move a very heavy object?
- 2Why is there always a trade-off between force and distance in a machine?
- 3In what ways do simple machines act as extensions of the human body?
ACARA Content Descriptions
AC9S7U04AC9S7H02
Year: Year 7
Subject: Science
Unit: Forces in Motion
Period: Physical Science
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