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What is the primary purpose of friction in everyday scenarios?
Which of the following best describes buoyancy?
What happens to a temporary magnet when it is removed from a magnetic field?
How is the weight of an object measured?
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Which statement best describes static electricity?
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What is the primary effect of gravity on an object?
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Which of the following would NOT be classified as a force?
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What happens at the areas termed 'poles' of a magnet?
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What is the primary function of seatbelts during a crash?
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How do airbags contribute to safety in vehicles?
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Which term describes a material that allows electric charge to flow through it?
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What does the term 'buoyancy' refer to?
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What is meant by 'centre of gravity' in an object?
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Which component of a lever serves as the pivot point?
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What does 'mechanical advantage' describe in relation to simple machines?
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Which of the following describes the role of friction?
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Study Notes
Forces
- A force is a push, pull or twist.
- Forces are represented in diagrams using arrows.
- Forces can be contact forces (when one object is in contact with another) or non-contact (when objects are not in contact).
- All forces acting on an object are added together to determine the net force acting on the object.
Gravity
- Every object with mass in the universe pulls on other objects with a force of gravity.
- Mass is a measure of the amount of material in an object or substance (measured in kilograms, kg).
- The weight of an object or substance is a measure of the force of gravity pulling it down (measured in newtons, N).
Friction
- Friction is the force applied to the surface of an object when it moves against the surface of another object.
- Friction can slow an object, stop it from moving or start it moving.
- The friction that assists movement is called traction.
- Friction also exists in fluids (fluid friction) which affects objects moving through the air and water.
- Keeping Afloat
- Buoyancy is a force that keeps objects floating.
- Surface tension is the pulling of particles in a liquid towards each other.
Magnetism
- Magnetism is a non-contact force.
- Magnets that retain their magnetism when removed from other magnets are called permanent magnets.
- Temporary magnets are those that lose their magnetism when removed from another magnet.
- All magnets have a north pole at one end and a south pole at the other.
- The area where the magnetic force acts is called the magnetic field.
Electric forces
- All matter is made up of atoms.
- Electrons and protons are both charged particles in the nucleus (negative and positive respectively).
- Substances usually become charged by the addition or removal of electrons.
- This can be done in two ways: by friction or by contact.
- The area around an electrically charged object where objects experience an electric force is called an electric field.
- The electricity that builds up is called static electricity.
- The charge on the objects is called electrostatic charge (or static charge).
Staying safe
- Helmets are vital to protect from injury.
- Without a helmet, the head stops suddenly when it hits the ground.
- The sudden impact can cause serious head injuries.
- Airbags and seatbelts are vital for safety in cars.
- In a crash, a seatbelt prevents the occupants from moving forwards through the windscreen or into other parts of the inside of the car, while airbags help slow the upper body down more gradually.
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Test your knowledge on forces, gravity, and friction in this engaging quiz. Understand the concepts of contact and non-contact forces, the role of gravity, and how friction affects movement. Suitable for students learning about physical science concepts.
