Concept of Force and Inertia
Students will define force and inertia, and understand Newton's First Law of Motion.
Key Questions
- Explain how inertia is demonstrated in everyday situations.
- Differentiate between balanced and unbalanced forces and their effect on motion.
- Analyze how the concept of inertia challenges our common sense observations of moving objects.
CBSE Learning Outcomes
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