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Stability is key when building a bridge. Scholars explore the forces acting upon bridges through an analysis of Newton's Laws and Hooke's Law. The activity asks individuals to apply their learning by building a bridge of their own.
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Instructional Ideas
- Conduct a competition to determine the bridge with the best holding capacity
Classroom Considerations
- Expects previous knowledge of force-free body diagrams
- Requires advance preparation and a specific set of materials
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- Gives detailed directions for preparation of each day's activities
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