Building Big | Hang In There Activity

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Resource Type
Classroom Material
Keywords
building construction materials cables forces tension pulling pressure design problem solving activity experiment
Subjects
Science Engineering & Architecture STEAM
Grade Levels
Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 5
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Building Big | Hang In There Activity

Cables are used to support hanging loads such as roadways and elevators. A hanging load pulls on the cable, putting it in tension—cables should be very strong in tension. Test the impact of tension on cables in this activity from Building Big.
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PBS Learning Media

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