Forces and Motion: Speed, Balanced Forces and Weight

Categories: Key Stage 3, Science
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About Course

A Key Stage 3 physics course on forces and motion: calculating speed, reading distance–time graphs, relative motion, drawing force arrows, balanced and unbalanced forces, friction and air resistance, and the difference between mass and weight.

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What Will You Learn?

  • Calculate average speed using speed = distance ÷ time, with units Read and draw distance–time graphs Use force arrows to find resultant forces and decide if forces are balanced Explain friction and air resistance and calculate weight from mass

Course Content

Course Lessons

  • Speed
  • Distance–time graphs
  • Forces, arrows and resultant force
  • Friction, air resistance, mass and weight

For grown-ups
Sources and further reading for parents, carers and teachers.

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