Force Investigation

What is the question (problem) we're answering in this demonstration?

What is the name of the tool we're using?

• A triple beam balance

• A ruler

• A spring scale

Why does she repeat the experiment 3 times? 

Does it make more or less force for her to pull the basket on the carpet than on the table

According to the data in the table, which surface required more force to move the basket?

• Table

• Rug

Why do you think more force was needed to pull the basket across the rug? *Your explanation should include the vocabulary "friction"

Complete the sentence.

A spring scale is a science tool used to measure ___________.