Assignment: Forces and Net Force

Created by Holly L on

3 activities: 3 games

33 min

Activity 1: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 13 min

Newton Basketball Association

Get ready to hit the court and learn about the laws of motion with "Newton's Basketball Association"! In this exciting game, you'll take on the role of a basketball player and use your skills to master Newton's first and second laws of motion. As you make your way through the game, you'll learn about the fundamental concepts of physics that govern the way objects move in the world around us. You'll discover the importance of force and momentum, and how they affect the trajectory of your shot. But this isn't just any ordinary basketball game - "Newton's Basketball Association" is designed to make learning fun! With colorful graphics, fun sound effects, and challenging gameplay, you'll be hooked from the very first shot. So, whether you're an aspiring basketball superstar or just a curious student looking to learn more about physics, "Newton's Basketball Association" is the perfect game for you. Get ready to slam dunk your way to a better understanding of the laws of motion!

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Teacher Ratings (11) 4.4 stars.

Student Ratings (2985) 3.3 stars.

Activity 2: Simulation Game. Estimated duration: 10 min

Forces and Motion: Basics - Net Force

Stage a game of tug of war between the red team and the blue team. Add pullers to the rope to increase the force, and discover the relationship between the left force, right force, and net force. Determine if a force is balanced or unbalanced. Note: Students will automatically move through this simulation after 10 minutes of playtime.

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Teacher Ratings (73) 3.5 stars.

Student Ratings (21783) 3.4 stars.

Activity 3: Simulation Game. Estimated duration: 10 min

Gravity Force Lab: Basics

See the gravitational force that two massive objects exert on each other. Discover the factors that affect gravitational attraction, and determine how adjusting these factors will change the gravitational force. Note: Students will automatically move through this simulation after 10 minutes of playtime.

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (2) 2.0 stars.

Student Ratings (1627) 2.6 stars.