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Forces and Motion: Basics

Explore how forces change the motion of objects. Choose a mode to begin.

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Net Force

Net force 0 N

Relationship Balanced forces

Observation Add pullers to each side to create a net force.

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Pandai Simulation

Forces and Motion: Basics

Version 0.5.1

Explore how forces change the motion of objects across four modes: Net Force, Motion, Friction and Acceleration.

Part of the Pandai Simulations collection.

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