Rowing

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This task is about forces and rowing.

Use this diagram of two row boats to help you answer the following questions.

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a) i) Both boats have the same mass and both rowers are equally strong.

Which boat will move through the water faster? Boat 12 (Select one)

ii) Explain why:

b) The oars are acting as a (Select one)

c) i) If the rowers were rowing with the same number of strokes per minute,

but the oar blades were made 50% larger, would the boats move faster?

YesNo (Select one)

ii) Explain your answer:

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Description of task:

Task: Answer questions about rowing. Assessment focus: levers.

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Science capabilities

The capabilities focus is brought about by the conversations you have and the questions you ask

Capability: Gather and interpret data

This resource provides opportunities to discuss how precise observations supports inferences.

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			Y10 (06/1998)
a)	i) ii)	Boat 2 Its streamlined shape reduced friction (with the water).	very easy
b)		lever	difficult
c)	i) ii)	Yes Greater force can be applied to the water (to move the boat forwards).	moderate