Ramp: Forces and Motion


Resource ID#: 50900 Primary Type: Virtual Manipulative
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Direct Link: http://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulation/ramp-forces-and-motion
This simulation allows you to explore forces and motion as you push household objects up and down a ramp. Observe how the angle of inclination affects the parallel forces. Graphical representation of forces, energy and work makes it easier to understand the concept.

Some of the learning goals can be:
  • Predict, qualitatively, how an external force will affect the speed and direction of an object's motion.
  • Explain the effects with the help of a free body diagram
  • Use free body diagrams to draw position, velocity, acceleration and force graphs and vice versa.
  • Explain how the graphs relate to one another.
  • Given a scenario or a graph, sketch all four graphs.

General Information

Subject(s): Science
Grade Level(s): 5
Intended Audience: Educators educators, Students , Parents
Suggested Technology: Adobe Flash Player, Adobe Acrobat Reader
Keywords: Force, Position, Velocity, Acceleration
Instructional Component Type(s): Virtual Manipulative
Resource Collection: Games and Simulations

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