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Broad Topics > Mechanics > Hooke's law/Elastic strings and springs

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Balances and Springs

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Balancing interactivity with springs and weights.

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Mechanics in the Primary Years

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This article for teachers sets out some ideas for introducing children to some of the concepts at the root of mechanics.


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