Energy and Motion · Physical Science

Forces and Speed

Calculating velocity and understanding the relationship between force, mass, and acceleration.

Key Questions

  1. 1Why is it harder to stop a truck than a bicycle moving at the same speed?
  2. 2How do balanced and unbalanced forces dictate an object's motion?
  3. 3What would happen to a moving object in a world without friction?

National Curriculum Attainment Targets

KS3: Science - Forces and Motion
Year: Year 8
Subject: Science
Unit: Energy and Motion
Period: Physical Science

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