Center of Mass
Drag blocks onto a two-dimensional surface and observe the effects on the center of mass. Use a grid to calculate the coordinates of the center of mass. Investigate predefined shapes or your own arrangements of blocks.
Launch GizmoCenter of Mass
Drag blocks onto a two-dimensional surface and observe the effects on the center of mass. Use a grid to calculate the coordinates of the center of mass. Investigate predefined shapes or your own arrangements of blocks.
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AP Physics, Physics
Center of mass calculations (answer key)
Answer Key to my earlier submitted lesson
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Middle School Physical Science
Center of mass calculations
I have attempted to streamline the materials for my AP-C class. Basically it is a modification of the pu... (more)blished gizmo guide = shortened in some spots and a little more depth added in a couple of others.
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Middle School Physical Science
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I feel that this is a good introduction for Hon or AP center of mass calculations
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