Learn on PengiAmplify Science (California) Grade 3Chapter 1: Why does the train rise?

Session 3: Detecting Invisible Forces

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Section 1

Detecting Invisible Forces

Key Idea

How can someone know a force is there if it is invisible and nothing is touching the object?

The secret is to use the evidence of a change in motion. For example, if a magnet causes a paperclip to slide across the table without touching it, that movement is a clue.

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Section 1

Detecting Invisible Forces

Key Idea

How can someone know a force is there if it is invisible and nothing is touching the object?

The secret is to use the evidence of a change in motion. For example, if a magnet causes a paperclip to slide across the table without touching it, that movement is a clue.