Bottle Roll
WHY?

question_guy
Friction is the force that occurs when two things rub together. In this case the friction between the jar and the floor slows the jar. The air around the jar also slows the jar down and is called air resistance. Air resistance helps make planes decelerate..

ASSESSMENT: Can the student communicate what they observed?

question_guy
4 Student is able to communicate that the jar slows down due to friction between the jar and the floor and friction between the jar and the air around it.

3 Student is able to communicate that the jar slows down due to friction between the floor and the jar.

2 Student is able to communicate that the jar slows down to a stop.

1 Student is able to communicate that the jar is rolling.


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