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How do brakes work?
Brakes use a force called friction to make things slow down and stop. The world around us - Investigating forces - What makes things stop? Learning Points Friction can cause a moving object to slow down and stop. Rough surfaces usually...
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Ice skating
Smooth surfaces, like ice rinks, have less friction than rough surfaces. The world around us - Investigating forces - What makes things stop? Learning Points Smooth surfaces, like ice rinks, have less friction than rough surfaces. A Twig...
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Reducing Friction: Speed is the Rate of Motion
Did you know that speed is the rate of motion? Physical processes - Force and motion - Reducing friction Learning Points Force causes an object to move. The size of the force acting upon an object affects its speed. A Twig Tidbit Film -...
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Friction – Clip
How do birds land on water? Discover how they create and use resistance in order to slow and stop on water. Physical processes - Force and motion - Friction Learning Points Water resistance is a type of a friction. A Twig Tidbit Film -...
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Reducing Friction: How Water Makes You Slide Faster
Did you know that the constant flow of water reduces friction and makes you go faster down waterslides? Physical processes - Force and motion - Reducing friction Learning Points Lubricants are substances that reduce friction. A Twig...
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Friction – True or false
True or false ... Friction generates heat? Physical processes -Force and motion - Friction Learning Points Friction generates heat energy. A Twig Tidbit Film - True or False? The children have to determine if a statement is true or false.
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Reducing friction – What's that noise?
What's that noise? ... It's a skateboard. Physical processes -Force and motion - Reducing friction A Twig Tidbit Film - What’s that noise? The children have to identify an object from its sound alone.
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Reducing friction – Odd one out
Four modes of transport are shown, but which is the odd one out? Physical processes - Force and motion - Reducing friction A Twig Tidbit Film - Odd one out. The children have to work out which of four images is the odd one out.
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Friction – Odd one out
Four different surfaces are shown, but which is the odd one out? Physical processes - Force and motion - Friction A Twig Tidbit Film - Odd one out. The children have to work out which of four images is the odd one out.
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Opposing forces
Opposing forces are at work all the time, even when you aren't moving! Physical processes -Force and motion - Action and reaction Learning Points When opposing forces are balanced, an object remains stationary. Unbalanced forces cause an...
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Streamlining
Discover how streamlining can reduce an object's air or water resistance. Physical processes -Force and motion - Reducing friction Learning Points Streamlining is the creation of a shape that reduces resistance and friction. Streamlining...
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Maglev train
Find out how electromagnets power the world's fastest train. Physical processes -Electricity and magnetism - Using magnetism Learning Points Electromagnets are only magnetic when electricity flows through them. The magnetism of...
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Skydiving
Find out how air resistance allows skydivers to land safely even from the greatest heights. Physical processes -Force and motion - Friction Learning Points Air resistance is a type of friction. Terminal velocity occurs when the forces of...
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What is friction?
Without this force, it would be a very slippery world! Physical processes -Force and motion - Friction Learning Points Friction is the force between two surfaces rubbing together. A rough surface creates more friction than a smooth...
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Glaciers - Ice Movement
How does water help enormous glaciers move downhill? Physical processes -Force and motion - Reducing friction Learning Points The meltwater of a glacier acts as a lubricant. Lubricants are substances that reduce friction. A Twig Context...
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Racing cars
Find out how energy can be wasted as heat when a racing car brakes. Physical processes -Energy and energy transfer - Energy transformation Learning Points Energy can be transformed into different types. Energy converted into a form that...
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The Art of Roller Coaster Engineering: Design and Construction
Explore the fascinating world of roller coaster engineering, where creativity meets physics. Learn how constraints like budget, materials, and safety shape the design process, and discover why steel has become the material of choice for...
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The Science of Roller Coasters: Friction, Acceleration, and Thrills
Dive into the science behind roller coasters, exploring how friction and acceleration play crucial roles. Understand how friction converts energy into heat, impacting the coaster's motion, and learn how acceleration, influenced by...
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Revolution on the Move: The Mechanics of the Wheel and Axle
Dive into the mechanics of the wheel and axle, a simple machine that transforms how we transport objects and reduce effort. This video covers the integration of wheels in everyday tools like cars, bicycles, and dollies, explaining how...
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The Wedge: Splitting More Than Just Logs
Explore the wedge, one of the oldest and most versatile simple machines used by humans. From George Washington's mythical cherry tree to modern doorstops, learn how wedges use force and friction to perform tasks like splitting wood and...
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Innovations at the Water Park: Creating Waves and Slides
Discover how modern water parks create thrilling attractions like wave pools, water slides, and artificial rivers. Learn about the engineering behind these features and the technology that ensures both excitement and safety for all...
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Deep Learning - Artificial Neural Networks with Tensorflow - Momentum
In this video, you will learn about momentum. This clip is from the chapter "In-Depth: Gradient Descent" of the series "Deep Learning - Artificial Neural Networks with TensorFlow".In this optional section, we will dive deeper into...
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The Physics Behind Figure Skating: Grace and Precision on Ice
Join us as we delve into the physics that make figure skating possible. From pirouettes to acrobatic lifts, learn how skaters like Sarah Abitbol utilize principles such as angular momentum and the gyroscopic effect to perform stunning...
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Introduction to Energy
Dr. Forrester explains how most of our energy is generated by the sun in one way or another.