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Change to an object’s motion is caused by unbalanced forces, including Earth’s gravitational attraction, acting on the object (ACSSU117)
– investigating the effects of applying different forces to familiar objects
– investigating common situations where forces are balanced, such as stationary objects, and unbalanced, such as falling objects
– exploring how gravity affects objects on the surface of Earth
NSW
describes the action of unbalanced forces in everyday situations SC4-10PW
PW1 Change to an object’s motion is caused by unbalanced forces acting on the object. (ACSSU117)
a. identify changes that take place when particular forces are acting
b. predict the effect of unbalanced forces acting in everyday situations
c. describe some examples of technological developments that have contributed to finding solutions to reduce the impact of forces in everyday life, eg car safety equipment and footwear design
d. analyse some everyday common situations where friction operates to oppose motion and produce heat
e. investigate factors that influence the size and effect of frictional forces
PW2 The action of forces that act at a distance may be observed and related to everyday situations.
e. identify that the Earth’s gravity pulls objects towards the centre of the Earth (ACSSU118)
f. describe everyday situations where gravity acts as an unbalanced force
g. distinguish between the terms ‘mass’ and ‘weight’
VIC
VCSSU103
Change to an object’s motion is caused by unbalanced forces acting on the object; Earth’s gravity pulls objects towards the centre of Earth
– investigating the effects of applying different forces to familiar objects
– investigating common situations where forces are balanced and unbalanced, for example, stationary and falling objects
– exploring how gravity affects objects on the surface of Earth
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