Introduction to Forces and Newton's First Law
Defining force as a push or pull and understanding inertia and equilibrium.
Key Questions
- Explain how inertia is demonstrated in everyday situations.
- Analyze the forces acting on an object at rest or in uniform motion.
- Justify why a net force is required to change an object's state of motion.
MOE Syllabus Outcomes
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