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Inertia Ball
Students commonly think that heavy balls will always roll down a ramp faster than light ones! Explore this misconception by filling hollow balls with different substances and make surprising observations. Set inquiring minds to work to figure out what is going on!
Grades Covered: K through 12
Subjects Covered: Physical Science
Curriculum topics:
- Potential & Kinetic Energy
- Viscosity
- Moment of Inertia
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