ERIC Number: EJ1131125
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2017-Mar
Pages: 2
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Tilting a Wobbly Chair
Cross, Rod
Physics Education, v52 n2 Article 023006 Mar 2017
If a small object is placed under the front leg of a chair, the chair tilts backwards. If the object is placed under a rear leg, the chair tilts sideways. The effect is surprising but can be analysed in terms of elementary physics.
Descriptors: Physics, Elementary School Science, Scientific Concepts, Scientific Principles, Kinetics
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Elementary Education
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Language: English
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