FeaturesJanuary 12, 2017
Hooked on Science: Block balance
n 15 identical rectangular blocks n STEP 1: Arrange the blocks according to the picture. n STEP 2: Carefully remove the bottom block on the right side and observe. What are the effects of balanced and unbalanced forces on the motion of the blocks? Adding blocks to your structure allows the center of gravity of your structure to shift from right to left. Once you remove the bottom block, your structure perfectly balances over the bottom left block...
Materials
- 15 identical rectangular blocks
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Instructions
- STEP 1: Arrange the blocks according to the picture.
- STEP 2: Carefully remove the bottom block on the right side and observe. What are the effects of balanced and unbalanced forces on the motion of the blocks?
Explanation
Adding blocks to your structure allows the center of gravity of your structure to shift from right to left. Once you remove the bottom block, your structure perfectly balances over the bottom left block.
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