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Modeling Forces Problems - Gravitational Forces
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Highlights: A collection of 7 problems on modeling gravitational forces, designed to help life-science students build scientific thinking skills.
Abstract: A collection of problems to help life-science students build scientific thinking skills, including
• blending physical concepts with symbolic and graphical math;
• building physical intuition;
• reasoning from fundamental physical principles;
• building mental models of what’s happening in physical systems (mechanism).
Many have life-science relevant contexts.
Resource Types: In-class activity, Homework, Restricted access
Remote Learning Ready: This resource has been designed or adapted for use in remote learning.
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Copyright:   2025 Edward Redish

License:   CC BY-NC-SA - Attribution, No Commercial uses and Share Alike. Derivative works must have the same license.

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