KS3 Y9 Types of Forces

A pulling force exerted on an object by a string, rope or rod.

• Electrostatic

• Tension

• Weight

• Normal

A force that acts between two touching surfaces and prevents or resists them moving against each other.

• Magnetism

• Air resistance

• Drag

• Friction

A force that acts against the direction of movement when an object moves through the air

• Air resistance

• Drag

• Gravitational

• Buoyancy

An upwards force that acts on an object when it is in a fluid (a liquid or gas).

• Air resistance

• Drag

• Buoyancy

• Normal

a force that attracts (pulls towards) or repels (pushes away) magnetic objects

• Tension

• Electrostatic

• Magnetism

• Driving

the force that objects exert to prevent them from passing through each other.

• Driving

• Normal

• Applied

• Buoyancy

force that is applied to an object by a person or another object.

• Driving

• Normal

• Drag

• Magnetism

The following is an example of which type of force:

an apple falling from a tree due to Earth's gravity.

• Air resistance

• Weight

• Drag

• Magnetism

The following is an example of which type of force:

A parachute slowing down a skydiver as they fall.

• Air resistance

• Magnetism

• Weight

• Buoyancy

The following is an example of which type of force:

A swimmer feeling resistance as they move through water.

• Air resistance

• Normal

• Drag

• Buoyancy