Overview: The Invisible Pushes And Pulls

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1. 01

   The Nature Of Force

   Understand that a force is a push or pull resulting from an interaction, which can alter an object's speed, direction, or shape.

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2. 02

   Contact Forces: Muscles And Friction

   Differentiate contact forces and understand the microscopic origins of friction.

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3. 03

   Non-Contact Forces: Action At A Distance

   Understand forces that act across space without touching (magnetic, electrostatic, gravitational) and their attractive/repulsive nature.

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4. 04

   Mass, Weight, And Spring Balances

   Distinguish between mass and weight, and understand how a spring balance measures gravitational force.

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5. 05

   Floating, Sinking, And Buoyancy

   Understand upthrust (buoyancy) and how it competes with gravity to determine if an object floats or sinks.

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6. 06

   Chapter Review: Exploring Forces

   Consolidate knowledge of all forces, their effects, measurements, and behaviors across contexts.

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