Balancing a ruler 0 Overview Using this Resource Connecting to the Curriculum Marking Student Responses This task is about how you would balancing a ruler. Question 1Change answer You want to balance this ruler on one finger. Under which number would you put your finger to do this? You want to balance this ruler on one finger. Under which number would you put your finger to do this? Why did you choose to put your finger there? Task administration: This task can be completed with pencil and paper or online. Copyright: Image: JJuni, Pixabay (Public domain) Level: 2 Curriculum info: Science, Knowledge, Physical World Keywords: physics concepts, forces, balance Description of task: Task: Identify how to balance a ruler and give a reason for the answer. Assessment focus: balance. Answers/responses: Y4 (09/1998) a) i) ii) 6 Each side has the same weight/each side is even/because it's in the middle. easy moderate
