Pilot a spaceship between planets. Use Newton's second law of motion to work out the force needed in a series of challenges. Drive at a constant acceleration, then make adjustments for cargo and friction. Examine velocity-time line graphs showing acceleration as the gradient. This learning object is one in a series of three objects. The series is also packaged as a combined learning object.
Objective
Students distinguish between the concepts of velocity and acceleration.
Students explore relationships between acceleration, force, mass and friction.
Students identify that the greater the friction encountered by a moving object, then the greater the forces need to be applied to achieve a given acceleration.
Students predict the force needed to overcome friction forces and accelerate at a constant rate.
Students identify that increasing velocity also increases friction forces.
Students analyze number patterns in data tables to verify Newton's second law of motion.
Curriculum Information
Education Type
K to 12
Grade Level
Grade 7, Grade 8
Learning Area
Science
Content/Topic
Force Motion and Energy
Intended Users
Learners, Students
Competencies
Copyright Information
Copyright
Yes
Copyright Owner
Education Services Australia
Conditions of Use
Use, Copy
Technical Information
File Size
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File Type
application/x-rar
Software/Plug-in Requirements
Adobe Flash Player - http://get.adobe.com/flashplayer/
