Introduction to Forces
Students will define force, identify different types of forces, and understand how forces cause changes in motion.
Key Questions
- Explain how forces are measured and represented.
- Differentiate between contact and non-contact forces.
- Analyze how multiple forces acting on an object determine its net force.
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