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Scott Foresman Science Grade 6Español Swing TimeUse with pages B102-B105
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When you swing, you pump your legs to add energy to the swing. The force of gravity also pulls your swing downward. As your swing goes upward, gravity acts to slow it. If you didn't pump to add energy, gravity would eventually slow your swing to a stop.

1. Go to the Swing Time WWW Sheet and print it.

2. Visit these Web sites. Then complete the WWW Sheet.
    Swing Set Physics
    Amusement Park Physics -- Pendulum
    The Pendulum

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