This resource is a whole lesson on centre of mass designed for the AQA GCSE Physics 9-1 specification. The success criteria for this lesson are,
All - Recall what is meant by the centre of mass and find the centre of mass for a symmetrical object.
Most - Find the centre of mass for an irregular object.
Some - Balance twelve nails on one single nail using their centre of mass.
There are extension task related to each task.
The final activity will require 13 nails and a piece of wood as demonstrated in the images on the presentation.
All images that are not my own are referenced in the notes on the presentation.
All - Recall what is meant by the centre of mass and find the centre of mass for a symmetrical object.
Most - Find the centre of mass for an irregular object.
Some - Balance twelve nails on one single nail using their centre of mass.
There are extension task related to each task.
The final activity will require 13 nails and a piece of wood as demonstrated in the images on the presentation.
All images that are not my own are referenced in the notes on the presentation.
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Really helpful, just what was needed. Thank you for sharing.
I loved this. I was so proud of myself when I did the nail challenge, even though I had to look at the solution first. Thank you for sharing for free.
Great for my low level Yr.10 group. Thank you.
Just what I needed for my Year 9 group. THANK YOU!
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