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Physics KS3 Forces (randomized) Flashcards

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1
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Which force are the elephant and the lorry exerting on each other?

A

Gravity

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If you’re talking about a force, are you talking about Mass or Weight?

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Weight

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If you’re talking about something measured in Newtons, are you talking about Mass or Weight?

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Weight

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Remember that Weight = Mass x Gravitational Field Strength. If Mass = 0.2kg (200g) and Gravitational Field Strength = 10 N/kg, what is Weight?

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Weight= 0.2 x 10 = 2 N

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How can drag forces such as water resistance or air resistance be reduced?

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Streamlining/use streamlined shapes

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Description: Force which slows objects moving through air – Name the force and state whether contact or non-contact

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Air resistance/drag / Contact

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Forces are measured in ……. (units)

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Newtons or N / (N must be uppercase)

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What is a force?

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A force is a push or pull that acts on an object

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Description: Forces caused when objects eg springs, string are stretched/compressed – Name the force and state whether contact or non-contact

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Tension/Compression / Contact

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If you’re talking about something that changes from planet to planet, are you talking about Mass or Weight?

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Weight

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Description: Attraction between two objects with mass (Gravity) – Name the force and state whether contact or non-contact

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Weight / Non-contact

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To measure a force the instrument you use is a …….

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newtonmeter or forcemeter or spring balance

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Description: Attraction (pull towards) or repulsion (push away) of magnets and magnetic materials – Name the force and state whether contact or non-contact

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Magnetism/Magnetic / Non-contact

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If you’re talking about the kg, are you talking about Mass or Weight?

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Mass

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Description: Upward push of water on an object – Name the force and state whether contact or non-contact

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Upthrust / Contact

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If you’re talking about something that doesn’t change from planet to planet, are you talking about Mass or Weight?

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Mass

17
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Description: Forward push of an object moving on a solid surface – Name the force and state whether contact or non-contact

A

Thrust/Forward force / Contact

18
Q

Sometimes one body can have an effect on another without having to be in contact, these forces are known as ……. forces.

A

Non-contact

19
Q

Which force is represented by the arrows around the third car?

A

Air resistance

20
Q

If you’re talking about the Newton/N, are you talking about Mass or Weight?

A

Weight

21
Q

How can friction between solid objects be reduced?

A

Lubrication eg oil on bike chains or wax on snowboards

22
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Description: Force which slows objects moving through water – Name the force and state whether contact or non-contact

A

Water resistance/drag / Contact

23
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Description: The force pushing up on an object as it moves through the air, caused by differences in air pressure. – Name the force and state whether contact or non-contact

A

Lift / Contact

24
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Which force is represented here?

A

Water resistance

25
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Remember that Weight = Mass x Gravitational Field Strength. If Mass = 2kg and Gravitational Field Strength = 2 N/kg, what is Weight?

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Weight= 2 x 2 = 4 N

26
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Description: Upward push of a solid surface on an object – Name the force and state whether contact or non-contact

A

Normal contact / Contact

27
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Description: Force which slows objects moving along a solid surface – Name the force and state whether contact or non-contact

A

Friction / Contact

28
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Remember that Weight = Mass x Gravitational Field Strength. If Mass = 0.1kg (100g) and Gravitational Field Strength = 10 N/kg, what is Weight?

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Weight= 0.1 x 10 = 1 N

29
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If you’re talking about how much of a substance there is, are you talking about Mass or Weight?

A

Mass

30
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Which force is represented by the red arrow? (The hand is pushing the mug forwards.)

A

Friction

31
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Sometimes the two bodies must be touching for the force to be present these are called ……. forces.

A

Contact

32
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Remember that Weight = Mass x Gravitational Field Strength. If Mass = 1kg and Gravitational Field Strength = 10 N/kg, what is Weight?

A

Weight= 1 x 10 = 10 N

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