Simple Machines: Pulleys (Part 3)

What You'll Learn

Electricity flows through circuits. A simple circuit needs a power source, a conductor (wire), and a load (like a light bulb). Breaking the circuit stops the flow of electricity.

Key Words

speed
direction

Steps

Step 1 — Read

Read and learn: Electricity flows through circuits. A simple circuit needs a power source, a conductor (wire), and a load (like a light bulb). Breaking the circuit stops the flow of electricity.

Step 2 — Do

Repeat the experiment two more times for accuracy.

Step 3 — Observe

Note any unexpected results.

Step 4 — Record

Share your findings with the class or a partner.

Check Your Understanding

Question 1

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What is inertia?