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This is a set of seven introductory experiments on the Law of Inertia, developed for use in high school science classrooms.  Each experiment focuses on practical applications of Newton's First Law, and is supplemented with full instructional guidelines, drawings/photos, and tips for teachers.  Especially noteworthy are the hyperlinks to lab safety guidelines written specifically for each lab experiment.  Background information accompanies each experiment, as well.  

This item is part of a much larger collection of physics/astronomy experiments, sponsored by the UK's Institute of Physics and funded by the Nuffield Curriculum Centre.  
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Classical Mechanics
- Newton's First Law
General Physics
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- High School
- Middle School
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Keywords:
Law of Inertia, activities, balancing forces, curriculum, experiment, forces, hands-on, inertia, pendulum, practical physics
Record Cloner:
Metadata instance created January 1, 2009 by Caroline Hall
Record Updated:
March 8, 2012 by Lyle Barbato
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October 20, 2008

This resource is part of a Physics Front Topical Unit.


Topic: Dynamics: Forces and Motion
Unit Title: Newton's First Law & Inertia

A set of seven experiments on the Law of Inertia, developed by a team of scientists and educators in the UK.  Each experiment has been classroom-tested and focuses on practical applications of the concepts to be presented.  Contains full instructions for set-up, safety information, and tips for teachers.

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Nuffield Curriculum Centre, Practical Physics: Inertia and Newton's First Law (2004), WWW Document, (http://www.nuffieldfoundation.org/practical-physics/inertia-and-newtons-first-law).
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Nuffield Curriculum Centre, Practical Physics: Inertia and Newton's First Law (2004), <http://www.nuffieldfoundation.org/practical-physics/inertia-and-newtons-first-law>.
APA Format
Nuffield Curriculum Centre. (2008, October 20). Practical Physics: Inertia and Newton's First Law. Retrieved May 23, 2013, from http://www.nuffieldfoundation.org/practical-physics/inertia-and-newtons-first-law
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Nuffield Curriculum Centre. Practical Physics: Inertia and Newton's First Law. October 20, 2008. http://www.nuffieldfoundation.org/practical-physics/inertia-and-newtons-first-law (accessed 23 May 2013).
MLA Format
Nuffield Curriculum Centre. Practical Physics: Inertia and Newton's First Law. 2004. 20 Oct. 2008. Nuffield Curriculum Centre. 23 May 2013 <http://www.nuffieldfoundation.org/practical-physics/inertia-and-newtons-first-law>.
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