Invisible Forces: Magnetic and Static · Physical Science

Balanced and Unbalanced Forces

Analyzing how forces determine whether an object stays still or starts to move.

Key Questions

  1. 1Why does an object stay still even when forces are acting upon it?
  2. 2What causes a moving object to change its speed or direction?
  3. 3How can we predict the future motion of an object based on current forces?

Ontario Curriculum Expectations

ON: Matter and Energy - Grade 3
Grade: Grade 3
Subject: Science
Unit: Invisible Forces: Magnetic and Static
Period: Physical Science

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