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Portrait Gallery

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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.

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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