Forces: What are Forces?

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The link below gives a very basic rundown of a force and also gives some places in real life where it is possible to "see" forces in action.
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Forces

Go through the following slides as a class.

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Need to know what a force is? This BBC site is easy to understand and has great diagrams to refer to. The information is quite comprehensive.

Click the link to access the review pages.  

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Prefer to watch an animation? The following link takes you to an animation on the BBC website. It is quite simple to understand.
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Option 2: 

When you have completed the practical you should submit the report that you produce. The instructions for the practical task are in the "Activities that can be done in class" section of this learning bite.

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Option 3: 

Are you ready to test your knowledge of forces? This BBC test is in a multiple choice format. Once you have finished, you should click the "Check Score" button at the bottom of the test page to see how well you went. Good luck!

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Read the following website on roller coasters. This gives another example of where forces are applicable in real life situations.
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Do you want to know more about the different types of forces that exist? Forces act around you all the time. The link below describes some of the more common forces you may experience. The link takes you to the BBC site. If you investigate further into the site, you will come across a quick quiz. Enjoy!
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So what happens when there are fewer forces acting? Like in space! There is much less gravity in space (this depends on where you are). This video shows you scientists in space who are experiencing lower levels of the gravity force.
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Crash Test Dummies

Students are to perform the following experiment in class and write a scientific report.

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