Forces on Earth and in Space

Pupil Materials

Pupil Notes

Activity sheet on balanced and unbalanced forces

Activity sheet on drag

Powerpoints on Friction, Air Resistance and Balanced and Unbalanced Forces

 

Links and activities – have a think about these, they may make your head hurt!

Watch this cartoon of roadrunner vs. cayote. In which situations do objects move as you would expect? In which situations do objects NOT move as would expect? Why – try to thin about this in terms of forces.

 

How can a bucket of water be turned upside down without the water coming out ? Why? Watch an explanation of this in terms of forces (after 1min 10 seconds it gets a bit advanced so you might want to stop there!

How can air crush an empty drinks can ? Explanation and demonstration

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