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JSS1 Basic Technology

Forces (II)

Overview

Explain the meaning of force; Identify contact and non-contact forces; Differentiate between magnetic and gravitational forces; Measure and calculate gravitational force (GF) when mass and height are provided Describe how to set up a balanced force Explain the meaning of friction, its uses, advantages and disadvantages

What you'll learn
  • Meaning and types of force:
  • - contact and non contact forces;
  • - magnetic and gravitational forces.
  • Calculation of gravitational force.
  • Balanced and unbalanced forces
  • Friction: uses, advantages and disadvantages