Forces Tug-of-war
By James Trombetti
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Last updated about 4 years ago
25 Questions
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Is the large man pulling or pushing the cart? How do you know?
Is the large man pulling or pushing the cart? How do you know?
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What symbol is used to indicate that the man is pulling on the cart?
What symbol is used to indicate that the man is pulling on the cart?
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In what direction is the symbol pointing to?
In what direction is the symbol pointing to?
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How much force is he exerting on the cart?
How much force is he exerting on the cart?
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Press "Go!" Describe what is happening. Include details (speed, Sum of Forces, etc)
Press "Go!" Describe what is happening. Include details (speed, Sum of Forces, etc)
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Is the small man pulling or pushing the cart? How do you know?
Is the small man pulling or pushing the cart? How do you know?
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In what direction is the arrow pointing to?
In what direction is the arrow pointing to?
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How much force is he exerting on the cart?
How much force is he exerting on the cart?
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Drag the second small red man to the right of the cart. What changed after you added the second man?
Drag the second small red man to the right of the cart. What changed after you added the second man?
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How much total force are they now both exerting on the cart?
How much total force are they now both exerting on the cart?
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Press "Go!" Describe what is happening include details (speed, net force, etc)
Press "Go!" Describe what is happening include details (speed, net force, etc)
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How many BLUE team members competed?
How many BLUE team members competed?
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What was the total "Left Force"
What was the total "Left Force"
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How many RED team members competed?
How many RED team members competed?
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What was the total "Right Force"?
What was the total "Right Force"?
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What was the "Sum of Forces" (make sure to include direction)
What was the "Sum of Forces" (make sure to include direction)
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Do you think these forces are balanced or unbalanced?
Do you think these forces are balanced or unbalanced?
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18.
Which team won?
Which team won?
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How many BLUE team members competed
How many BLUE team members competed
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What was the total "Left Force"?
What was the total "Left Force"?
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How many RED team members competed?
How many RED team members competed?
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What is the total "Right Force"
What is the total "Right Force"
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What was the "Sum of Forces" (make sure to include direction)
What was the "Sum of Forces" (make sure to include direction)
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Do you think these forces were balanced or unbalanced?
Do you think these forces were balanced or unbalanced?
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What happened to the cart in the middle?
What happened to the cart in the middle?