Balanced forces

4.8
5 reviews
Last updated: 15/11/2023
Contributor: Teachit Author
Newton's first law presentation
Main Subject
Key stage
Category
Physics: Forces
Inside
Includes answers
Resource type
Starter/Plenary

This fun KS3 resource can be used as an introduction to the laws of motion. It begins by introducing Newton and his work. It moves on to discuss balanced and unbalanced forces. There are several examples for students to decide if they are balanced or unbalanced.

Answers are included.

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4
Good resource, well put together.

There is an error on the picture of earth and the moon. The answer says that the forces on the moon are balanced. If that was the case, it would continue in a straight line and would sadly be lost in space.

Ruth Campbell

06/11/2022

Response from Teachit editor
Thanks taking the time to tell us about this mistake! We've now updated the presentation.
5

12/09/2020

5

21/05/2020

5

02/12/2019

4
Good resource, well put together.

There is an error on the picture of earth and the moon. The answer says that the forces on the moon are balanced. If that was the case, it would continue in a straight line and would sadly be lost in space.

Ruth Campbell

06/11/2022

Response from Teachit editor
Thanks taking the time to tell us about this mistake! We've now updated the presentation.
5

12/09/2020

5

21/05/2020

5

02/12/2019

5