Granny Tug of War
00:41 - 02:09
1m 28s

Hazel Fanny the Science Granny demonstrates balanced and unbalanced forces using a game of tug of war. When forces are in balance, they are equal, and no movement occurs. When forces are unbalanced, they are unequal, and movement occurs.

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