What are forces?

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Slide 1:

Find the definition of what these forces are. Can you find two more examples of forces that exist in our world? List and explain them in the table below. Blog your findings with the WALT and a photo that demonstrates a force acting upon something.

Force	Definition of the force	Example of the force
Gravity	An Example of push as a force would be to push on a swing. The force moves
Electromagnetism	pressure as a force is when you push down on a pile of grapes.
Friction	swing in a particular direction and the harder you push the further the swing will

Highlight either ‘push’ or ‘pull’ to show what force is happening in each picture

Slide 3: Do forces change with speed?

Can you list some activities that gravity affects?

When can you see or feel the effects of air resistance?

Slide 4: All forces come in pairs!

Can you list three examples of an action - reaction similar to the example of the race car on slide 4?

Slide 5: What forces are acting here?