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In this unit pupils:
- study pressure on solids and describe applications of this in everyday appliances
- study hydrostatic pressure in fluids and describe an application,
eg hydraulic jack
- describe the operation of levers, including examples from the human body, which depend on the turning effect of a force
- learn about the principle of moments
In scientific enquiry pupils:
- make an appropriate number of measurements with adequate precision
- account for anomalous results in terms of experimental technique
- investigate balance about a pivot, evaluating strengths and weaknesses in their methods
This unit is expected to take approximately 7.5 hours.
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