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Bright blue analog kilogram food scale against a white background. The red pointer is at 600 kilograms.

An animated cave man and everyday demonstrations help viewers understand the connection between mass, matter, inertia, force, weight, and acceleration. Clearly explains the difference between mass and weight. Introduces Newton's Second Law of Motion and briefly reviews the presented material.

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Runtime: 15 minutes

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