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Forces, forces, everywhere

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Write down 3 ways you used a force this morning.

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Forces are everywhere – but what do we call them?

FORCES

magnetism gravity

air resistance

static

friction

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upthrust

Measuring ForcesWhat do we

call this piece of

equipment?A newton

meterWhat is it used for?

Measuring forces in newtons

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Contact and non-contact forces

Name the forces shown below.

static friction magnetism

gravity

Which are non-contact forces?

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Contact and non-contact forcesMatch the pictures with the correct words.

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magnetism upthrust static electricity gravityfriction

a force which pulls objects down.

the force which holds things to fridge doors.

a force which helps a boat float.

the force that rubs things away.

a form of electricity which can attract things.

a type of force which needs to touch something to affect

it.

gravity

magnetism

upthrust

friction

static

contact

Which force is …?

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Which direction are the forces acting in?Add arrows to each picture.

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