An interactive lesson explores the effect of force angles on resulting forces. Learners adjust angles of strings supporting hanging portraits and watch the effects on the resultant force. Vector diagrams provide a visual representation of the force components.

Concepts

force, vectors, addition vectors

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Follow the simulation with a hands-on lab that measures each force component

Classroom Considerations

• Create a free CK-12 account to access the lesson
• Assumes a fundamental understanding of force diagrams

Pros

• Includes links to additional interactive materials to explore the concept further
• Provides a tutorial video to explain the concepts in the simulation

Cons

• None