Balancing Forces—Lesson 3.4 (Version B)
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Directions:
1. Write a scientific explanation that answers the question below.
2. Your audience is the people of Faraday.
3. Your explanation should include:
• a topic sentence that answers the question.
• supporting sentences that tell what happens and why.
Why does the train fall?
The train falls because ______________________________________________
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Scientific Explanation of Why the Train Falls
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