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Forces in Equilibrium

In this lab, students first compare forces created from weights hanging from a load cell. Then, students will construct simple bridges, add weights, and...

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Internal Forces

In Part 1, students learn how to measure tension and compression using a load cell and beams. In Part 2, students construct a bridge, then, study tension...

High School / EngineeringSTEM

Moments in Equilibrium

In this lab, students construct a bridge to explore moments in equilibrium. Students will move weights across their structure, measure reaction forces,...

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Strength of Members

In this lab, students use a force sensor to study the force limits of samples varying in length and thickness. Students will analyze the impacts of compression...

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Truss Analysis

In this lab, students construct bridges and measure the forces in each member to develop a deeper understanding of compression and tension within a structure.

High School / STEM

Reading Graphs

In this activity, students will use motion sensors to generate motion graphs. Then, students will use the graphs to practice their graphical analysis skills.

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Acceleration and Gravity

In this activity, students will use motion sensors to analyze how gravity affects the motion of falling objects varying in size and mass.

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Force

In this activity, students will use motion and force sensors to analyze the relationships between force, mass, and acceleration.

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Air Drag

In this activity, students will use motion sensors to observe that an object in free fall's velocity is related to the net force on the object. Additionally,...

High School / STEM

Impact Force

In this activity, students will use force sensors to measure forces produced during a collision. Then, they'll use their data to determine the best material...

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