Forces in Action · Physical Science
Friction and Surface Area
Testing how different surfaces affect the movement of objects and the heat generated by contact.
Key Questions
- 1Is friction always a force that we want to reduce?
- 2How do different materials help us keep control while driving or walking?
- 3How can we measure the invisible force of friction between two solids?
National Curriculum Attainment Targets
KS2: Science - Forces
Year: Year 5
Subject: Science
Unit: Forces in Action
Period: Physical Science
Suggested Methodologies
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