We are currently studying Force.

Use the links below to help you better understand this unit.

 

A FORCE is a push or a pull and they are shown with arrows.

Balanced forces are equal in size but opposite in direction.  There is no change in motion.

Unbalanced forces cause a change in motion (stop, slow down, speed up, start, etc.)

 

 

Test your knowledge of forces:

 

 

Interesting Forces Links

Activities do to online about pushes and pulls - quiz yourself

More activities about pushes and pulls

Slide show about forces

Slide show about friction

Slide show about gravity

Slide show about magnetic forces

Slide show about balanced and unbalanced forces

Design your own roller coaster

Tug of War Boat Game

 

 

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