Balanced vs. Unbalanced Forces Interactive

Overview

• Platform: The Physics Classroom
• Tool: Balanced vs. Unbalanced Force Concept Builder
• Purpose: To help students understand the difference between balanced and unbalanced forces through interactive simulations.

Accessing the Tool

• Launch: Click on the Launch Tool button to open the Concept Builder in a new window.
• Full Screen Mode: Accessed via a small hot spot in the top-left corner of the iFrame.
• Resize: Drag the hot-spot in the lower-right corner to adjust the iFrame dimensions.

Features

• Interactive Learning: Engages users in exploring concepts of balanced and unbalanced forces.
• Customizable Interface: Allows resizing for preferred dimensions.
• Full-Screen Mode: Enhances focus by expanding the interactive tool.

Technical Assistance

• Troubleshooting: Guidance available for login and other technical issues.

Additional Resources

• Teacher Notes: Available for educators to help guide use and understanding.
• Questions: Teacher-exclusive access to questions related to the concept builder.

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Note

• The content is part of The Physics Classroom’s extensive resources, providing interactive and educational tools for a wide range of physics topics.