G5.S-02Ages 10–11 · Grade 5 · Science
Forces in Equilibrium (Gravity, Friction, Magnetism)
Science & Innovation
Your child can use arrows to diagram balanced and unbalanced physical forces acting on an object, calculating net motion outcomes.
In real life
Watching a loaded scooter or a tug-of-war on the beach, your child sketches the forces with arrows: "Gravity pulls the bags down, friction holds the wheels, and the bigger push wins."
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