Engineering Task 1046-B

One idea for a space station is to connect two structures with a tube or cables, and set them revolving around each other, creating centripetal force in each to simulate gravity.

Subject: Science
Topics: The Nature of Science (experimentation), Physics
Grades: 6 - 12
Concepts:
- Understands the concept "center of mass"
- Understands the concept "torque"
Knowledge and Skills:
- Can present experimental results clearly in written form
- Can create a chart for the collection of experimental results

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