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Useful Friction

Learning objects Useful Friction

TLF ID M016524

Students use this resource consisting of six slides with diagrams, written explanation and voice-over to understand how friction is needed in movement and braking. The fact that friction produces heat and causes wear is also mentioned. There is a two-question quiz and a summary slide.

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Educational details

Educational value
  • This resource addresses Science Understanding in the area of physical science for year 4 and 7 science students
Year level

4; 5; 6; 7; 8

Topics Reciprocal actions Machinery Drag Magnetism Brakes Gravity Paper crafts Forces and energy Fundamental forces Friction Heat
Learning area
  • Science

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Contributors
  • Author
  • Name: Intel Corporation
  • Organization: Intel Corporation
  • Description: author
  • Contributor
  • Name: Intel Corporation
  • Organization: Intel Corporation
  • Description: author
  • Name: State of NSW, Department of Education
  • Organization: State of NSW, Department of Education
  • Description: Data contributor
  • Name: Education Services Australia
  • Organization: Education Services Australia
  • Description: Data manager
  • Address: VIC, AUSTRALIA
  • URL: http://www.esa.edu.au/
  • Publisher
  • Name: Intel Corporation
  • Organization: Intel Corporation
  • Description: Publisher
  • Resource metadata contributed by
  • Name: Education Services Australia Ltd
  • Organisation: Education Services Australia Ltd
  • Address: AUSTRALIA
  • URL: www.esa.edu.au
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Learning Resource Type
  • Interactive
Rights
  • Copyright © 2013 Intel Corporation