Forces and Motion · Physical Science

Friction and Surface Resistance

Investigating how different surfaces affect the movement of objects.

Key Questions

  1. 1Why is it harder to push a toy car over carpet than over wood?
  2. 2How does friction help us in our daily lives?
  3. 3What would happen if there was no friction at all?

NCCA Curriculum Specifications

NCCA: Primary - Energy and ForcesNCCA: Primary - Forces
Class/Year: 3rd Year
Subject: Exploring Our World: Scientific Inquiry and Discovery
Unit: Forces and Motion
Period: Physical Science

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