Forces and Motion · Mechanics & Motion

Newton's Laws of Motion

Exploring the relationship between force, mass, and acceleration in balanced and unbalanced systems.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does this model explain why passengers continue moving when a car stops suddenly?
  2. 2What variables affect the terminal velocity of a falling object in different fluids?
  3. 3How would an engineer use Newton's Third Law to calculate the thrust required for a satellite launch?

National Curriculum Attainment Targets

GCSE: Physics - Forces and Motion
Year: Year 10
Subject: Physics
Unit: Forces and Motion
Period: Mechanics & Motion

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