Maths Delivers: Car Braking Distances
9 Nov 2021

Maths Delivers: Car Braking Distances

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Find out how to calculate car braking distances and the difference just 5 kph can make. This explainer video is well suited to Physics students in Year 7 learning about forces and Year 8 learning about energy. Video Length: 4:42 … Continued
Helmets and Forces
26 Aug 2021

Helmets and Forces

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Children and their parents are underestimating the danger of scooters, skateboard and skates with often dire consequences. This resource shows the real-life implications and consequences of not wearing helmets with any non-motorised vehicle. It is an easily relatable example showing … Continued
Shoes that stick and clothes that reveal
3 Jun 2020

Shoes that stick and clothes that reveal

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That may sound bad, but it actually isn’t. Discover how an understanding of Physics concepts such as friction, pressure and electricity can be applied in clothing and material design. The resource as a whole would be well suited to senior … Continued
New ‘law’ could inform glacier-flow models
9 Apr 2020

New ‘law’ could inform glacier-flow models

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Equation designed to measure glacier movement over soft ground. This article and associated student activity is suited to students in years 4, 6, 7, and 10 studying Physical and Earth and Space Sciences. They focus on the practical application of … Continued
Michael Jackson’s dance lean explained using Forces
31 May 2018

Michael Jackson’s dance lean explained using Forces

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Biomechanics experts warn against trying the ‘anti-gravity’ tilt at home. This article highlights the research behind how the famous Michael Jackson ‘Smooth Criminal’ dance lean was executed, and how science was involved in knowing about forces. It is a nice … Continued
Explainer: Soccer Playing and Forces
22 May 2018

Explainer: Soccer Playing and Forces

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One of the risks of brain injury in soccer comes from the forces applied during an integral part of the game – heading the ball. This resource explains forces for Year 7 Physics students via the medium of soccer.   Word … Continued
Mayweather Vs McGregor – Boxing & Forces
30 Aug 2017

Mayweather Vs McGregor – Boxing & Forces

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In the fight between Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor, the most dangerous things in the boxing ring might have been the gloves. This is why the ref's call - and declaration of Mayweather as the winner - was the right … Continued