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Equations and formulae

This collection of STEM resources is based around equations and formulae.  Resources are listed in order of stage.

Temperature
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Temperature

Age
11 to 14
Challenge level
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Is there a temperature at which Celsius and Fahrenheit readings are the same?

Back fitter
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Back fitter

Age
14 to 18
Challenge level
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10 graphs of experimental data are given. Can you use a spreadsheet to find algebraic graphs which match them closely, and thus discover the formulae most likely to govern the underlying processes?

Constantly changing
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Constantly changing

Age
14 to 16
Challenge level
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Many physical constants are only known to a certain accuracy. Explore the numerical error bounds in the mass of water and its constituents.
How do you react?
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How do you react?

Age
14 to 16
Challenge level
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To investigate the relationship between the distance the ruler drops and the time taken, we need to do some mathematical modelling...
Construct the solar system
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Construct the solar system

Age
14 to 18
Challenge level
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Make an accurate diagram of the solar system and explore the concept of a grand conjunction.
Electric Kettle
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Electric kettle

Age
14 to 16
Challenge level
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Explore the relationship between resistance and temperature