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Racing Down Ramps
ear 5 students delved into the By varying the height of the ramp,
fascinating world of forces by they observed patterns and drew
Yexploring how they act on a body conclusions about how forces like
in motion. Through hands-on activities, gravity and friction influence movement.
the young scientists examined the This engaging experiment deepened
effect of height on the distance a toy car their understanding of physics and
travelled on a ramp. Their observation encouraged curiosity, critical thinking
revealed that the heigher the height and teamwork.
of a ramp, the further a car can
travel, demonstrating the relationship
between gravitational force and motion.
They also measured and recorded their
findings which helped to develop their
skills in data collection and analysis.
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