Pulleys and Wheels: Moving Objects
Students will explore how pulleys and wheels make it easier to move objects.
Key Questions
- Explain how pulleys change the direction or magnitude of force.
- Compare the effort required to move an object with and without wheels.
- Construct a system using pulleys to lift a weight.
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