Inertia

This online resource focuses on the concepts of inertia, energy and motion in general.

The resource gives instructions for a teacher demonstration where a long string of beads is given a slight tug and practically pulls itself out of a container and onto the floor.

The web page includes an explanation of how it works and how to take the demonstration further.

Australian Curriculum v9 Codes: AC9S10U05 (Year 10)

This online resource investigates the concepts of inertia.

The resource is a student practical activity or teacher demonstration that focuses on the law of inertia and how it can be used to convert the gravitational potential energy of stationary eggs into kinetic energy.

It includes an explanation of what’s happening and definitions of key terms.

Australian Curriculum v9 Codes: AC9S8U05 (Year 8), AC9S9U05 (Year 9)