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Balancing sculptures

a washing up liquid bottle with a sculpture balancing on top. Play

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  • Intro
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    • Make a balancing toy.

      Experiment with the design of your toy to find out what affects its balance.

      Learn about the centre of mass of an object and how it relates to whether or not something balances.
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