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KS3(4) Forces and motion

Key facts and terms about forces


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Unit of measurement for forcesNewtons (N)
A force is either on or the other of thesePush or a Pull
force between two surfacesFriction
force caused by gravitational attractionWeight
if balanced forces on moving objectContinue moving at same speed and direction
if balanced forces on stationary objectobject remains stationary(at rest)
The force pushing against falling objectsair resistance
Device to increase air resistanceparachute
Turning forcea moment ( clockwise/anticlockwise)
formula for calculating MOMENT Ncmforce x distance from pivot
Formula for calculating PRESSUREforce/Area
Footwear for reducing pressureSnow shoes/skis
Footwear for increasing pressureIce skates / studs & spikes
Formula for SPEED m/s km/hDistance/Time
Speed of 100m Olympic sprinter10m/s
Increase in pushing force causesAcceleration
Would reduce friction acting on a tyreice on road
To balance fat boy on end of seesawThin boy sits nearer to pivot
An unbalanced force acting on an objectchange ;speed, direction,shape of object
Designed to increase frictionbrakes