Balanced and Unbalanced Forces KS3

A _____ is a push, pull or twist.

• force

• friction

• gravity

• speed

What is the unit for force?

• Joules (J)

• seconds (s)

• Newtons (N)

• meters (m)

A contact force is from

• objects physically touching

• far apart objects

• not touching object

• always a pull

A non-contact force is between

• two objects that aren't touching

• two objects that are touching

• the ground and wheels

• you and me

The three examples pictured are of

• Non-contact Forces

• Contact Forces

The force between the phone and the mount is a

• contact force

• non-contact force

Which of the following is an example of a balanced force?

• An aeroplane taking off.

• Kicking a football.

• A car slowing down.

• A boy standing still.

Which of the following is an example of an unbalanced force?

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How will this object move?

• The object will move to the left, as the forces are balanced.

• The object will move to the right, as the forces are unbalanced.

• The object will move to the left, as the forces are unbalanced.

• The object will move to the right, as the forces are balanced.

In the tug of war image, if both teams are pulling with the same amount of force, what will happen?

• The green team will win.

• The blue team will win.

• Both teams will not move.