Forces in balance: Force diagrams
1. Identify reaction pairs using Newton’s third law of motion.
2. Draw force diagrams to represent forces acting on an object.
Level: GCSE, key stage 4
I am following the AQA science (physics) syllabus but this resource is suitable for anyone teaching KS3 or KS4 science (specifically physics).
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Forces in balance: Newton's laws, types of forces, forces diagrams, vector and scalar
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Forces in balance: Newton's laws, force diagrams, vector diagrams
This bundle contains 4 lessons for key stage 3 and 4 pupils. It covers GCSE topics in physics, such as Newton's laws, types of forces, force diagrams, reaction pairs, vectors and scalars. Powerpoints and worksheets are ready to use and are editable. Enjoy!
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Nice resource, saved me a lot of planning time.
Great resource - a little question about the diagrams though. You state earlier in the presentation that reaction pairs must be of the same type (gravity-gravity, contact-contact etc). However, in the free body diagrams - you include the weight due to gravity of an object on a slope (for example) but not the contact force of object on the slope so technically these are of different types. Is there a way of correct this to make them more accurate? I know weight originates from CofM but it just feels odd to have the reaction pair of different types.
Solid lessons, beautiful presentations
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