Balancing Act

Learn about balance by experimenting with objects on a teeter totter! Predict how different masses and positions affect the plank's motion, and test your skills in the Balance Challenge game.

  • In Balancing Act, explore the principles of balance by placing objects of various masses on a plank. Predict how changing the position or weight of objects will make the plank tilt or stay balanced. Develop rules to understand the relationship between mass, distance, and balance, and apply your knowledge to solve puzzles. Test what you’ve learned in the Balance Challenge game and see how well you can maintain equilibrium in this fun, interactive experience!

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  • PhET Interactive Simulations