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Lesson 39 of 84 ยท Forces

Experiment

Simple Machines: Inclined Planes (Part 2)

What You'll Learn

Electromagnets are temporary magnets created by running electricity through a coiled wire. They can be turned on and off and are used in motors, speakers, and MRI machines.

Key Words

  • acceleration
  • velocity
  • force

Materials Needed

  • stopwatch
  • pencils
  • toy cars
  • ramps
  • string

Safety First

  • Wash hands after handling materials.

Steps

Step 1 โ€” Read

Read and learn: Electromagnets are temporary magnets created by running electricity through a coiled wire. They can be turned on and off and are used in motors, speakers, and MRI machines.

Step 2 โ€” Do

Compare your results with a partner.

Step 3 โ€” Observe

Observe what happens and describe it in detail.

Step 4 โ€” Record

Record your observations in your science journal.

Check Your Understanding

Question 1

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Which simple machine is a ramp?

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