Forces Learning Task

What are forces? Be thinking about the following questions: *What is a force ? * What are examples of forces? What are Forces? EdPuzzle Video -Be sure to click the back arrow when you finish to get back to Wizer. Did you watch the EdPuzzle Video? Yes No - But I will scroll up and watch it right now ;) This diagram shows a spring scale.A spring scale is a tool used to measure forces or weight. When measuring force we use the units of Newtons (N), just like you would use the units of centimeters (cm) to measure the length.What is the name of the tool used to measure force? Thermometer Spring Scale Graduated Cylinder The unit used to measure force is a _. Newton (N) Centimeter (cm) According to diagram, how much force is needed to lift the object? 30N 50N 10N Read the text below and then sort the images and statements into the correct group. Balanced vs Unbalanced ForcesHave you ever had an arm wrestling competition with someone? If you compete against someone who is just about as strong as you are, there will probably be a time when both of you are pushing as hard as you can, but your arms stay in the same place. This is an example of balanced forces. They are opposite in direction, and equal in size.Another great place to see balanced forces in action is in a tug of war. In this case the forces are moving away from each other. If the two teams have equal strength, or force, the rope will stay pretty much in the same place. The rope (and the people) keep on doing what they were doing – as long as they keep pulling with balanced (equal and opposite) forces.Balanced forces do not cause a change in motion. Balanced forces KEEP DOING what they were doing. When forces are balanced, there is NO CHANGE in the object’s motion:Unbalanced Forces:But if the teams are mismatched (the forces are UNBALANCED), then there will be a change in motion – and they all move to the left, with 100 Newtons of force. Unbalanced opposite forces move in the direction of the bigger force.***Now, please sort the following images and statements into the correct group. Click on the image and select your choice. Balanced Forces Equal in strength and opposite in direction Cause NO change in motion Unbalanced Forces Causes a change in motion Magnetism and Electromagnetism Watch the video below and then answer the questions. If you have magnets, you might want them while you watch. If you don't, no problem! Magnetism After watching the video below, match the images and statements by clicking on the orange dot and dragging it to the match. North pole of a magnet is attracted to The south pole of another magnet. North pole of a magnet repels The north pole of another magnet. Magnets are strongest At the poles Shows opposing forces.