Difference between revisions of "Force"
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| + | A '''force''' is something which can make an object; speed up, slow down or change shape. | ||
| + | : Singular [[Noun]]: '''Force''' | ||
| + | : Plural [[Noun]]: '''Forces''' | ||
| + | ===About Forces=== | ||
| + | : A '''force''' can make an object speed up. When you let go of a pencil it will fall because a '''force''' called [[weight]] is making it speed up. | ||
| + | : A '''force''' can make an object slow down. When you roll a ball on the carpet it will slow down and stop because a '''force''' called [[friction]] has slowed it down. | ||
| + | : A '''force''' can change the shape of an object. When you tip a spoon of honey the honey will change shape and stretch because a '''force''' called [[weight]] pulls it into a long shape before dripping. | ||
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| + | ==Key Stage 3== | ||
| + | ===Meaning=== | ||
| + | A '''force is an influence that can change the [[speed]], [[direction]] or shape of an [[object]]. | ||
Revision as of 14:49, 14 August 2018
Key Stage 2
Meaning
A force is something which can make an object; speed up, slow down or change shape.
About Forces
- A force can make an object speed up. When you let go of a pencil it will fall because a force called weight is making it speed up.
- A force can make an object slow down. When you roll a ball on the carpet it will slow down and stop because a force called friction has slowed it down.
- A force can change the shape of an object. When you tip a spoon of honey the honey will change shape and stretch because a force called weight pulls it into a long shape before dripping.
Key Stage 3
Meaning
A force is an influence that can change the speed, direction or shape of an object.