Choose a subtopic. Forces covers Forces and their interactions, Work done and energy transfer, Forces and elasticity, and Moments, levers and gears (physics only) in GCSE AQA Higher Physics. 34 lessons in 7 subtopics.
Revise Forces for GCSE AQA Higher Physics, including Forces and their interactions and Work done and energy transfer. 34 lessons across 7 subtopics.
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Forces has 7 subtopics, including:
Forces and their interactions
Work done and energy transfer
Forces and elasticity
Moments, levers and gears (physics only)
Pressure and pressure differences in fluids (physics only)
Forces as Vectors: Understand that force is a vector quantity and how to represent interacting forces as vectors.
Work done and energy transfer
Introducing Work Done: Learn about what work done is and how it relates to energy transfer.
Calculating Work Done: Learn the formula for calculating work done, the units involved, and how to convert between them.
Work Done Against Friction: Understand how work done against friction leads to an increase in temperature.
Forces and elasticity
Elasticity Explained: Forces, Deformation and Springs: Discover how forces cause stretching, bending, and compression. Explore the difference between elastic and inelastic deformation. Understand linear and non-linear relationships between force and extension.
Spring Constant and Calculations: Learn about the spring constant and how to calculate it. Practice interpreting data from force and extension experiments. Understand and apply the formula F=ke, including units.
Elastic Potential Energy: Learn to calculate the work done in stretching or compressing a spring using the formula for elastic potential energy. Apply your knowledge to calculate stored energy and energy transfers.
Moments, levers and gears (physics only)
Introduction to Moments: Learn about the turning effect of forces and how to calculate moments.
Moments and Equilibrium: Discover how moments are balanced and perform calculations to find unknown forces or distances.
Levers and Gears: Explore how levers and gears transmit the rotational effects of forces.
Pressure and pressure differences in fluids (physics only)
Understanding Pressure in Fluids: Learn about pressure in fluids, including the definition of a fluid, how pressure causes force, and the formula to calculate pressure at the surface of a fluid.
Pressure in Liquid Columns: Explore how to calculate pressure due to a column of liquid and understand how pressure changes with depth and density. Also, learn to calculate pressure differences.
Upthrust, Floating and Sinking: Discover what upthrust is and what causes it. Also, learn about factors influencing floating and sinking of objects in fluids.
Modelling Atmospheric Pressure: Explore a simple model of Earth's atmosphere, understand atmospheric pressure, and its variation with height.
Newton's First Law of Motion: Learn about Newton's First Law and its implications for objects at rest and in motion.
Newton's Second Law: F = ma (Part 1/2): Explore Newton's Second Law, the relationship between force, mass, and acceleration. Includes calculations and estimating values.
Newton's Second Law: F = ma (Part 2/2): Explore Newton's Second Law, the relationship between force, mass, and acceleration. Includes calculations and estimating values.
Momentum Calculations: Apply the principle of conservation of momentum to solve numerical problems involving collisions.
Understanding Momentum: Learn the definition of momentum, its formula, and the units used to measure it.
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Forces covers Forces and their interactions, Work done and energy transfer, Forces and elasticity, and Moments, levers and gears (physics only) in GCSE AQA Higher Physics. 34 lessons in 7 subtopics.
How do you calculate distance from speed and time?
Distance is calculated with s = vt, distance = speed × time. The Distance, Displacement and Speed (Part 2/3) notes cover this in full.
What is the typical speed of walking, running and cycling?
Typical speeds are about 1.5 m/s for walking, 3 m/s for running and 6 m/s for cycling. The Distance, Displacement and Speed (Part 1/3) notes cover this in full.
What is Newton's second law?
Newton's Second Law states that the acceleration of an object is proportional to the resultant force acting on it and inversely proportional to its mass. The Newton's Second Law: F = ma (Part 1/2) notes cover this in full.
What is the equation for work done?
The formula for work done is W = F × d: work done in joules equals force in newtons times distance moved in metres. The Introducing Work Done notes cover this in full.
What is the formula for pressure?
The formula for pressure is p = F/A: pressure in pascals (Pa) equals the force normal to a surface in newtons divided by the area in m². The Understanding Pressure in Fluids notes cover this in full.
What is Archimedes' principle?
Archimedes' principle states that the upthrust on an object equals the weight of fluid displaced by the object. The Upthrust, Floating and Sinking notes cover this in full.
What is the equation for acceleration?
The equation for acceleration is a = Δv/t, where Δv is the change in velocity (final velocity − initial velocity) in m/s and t is the time taken in s. The Acceleration, Velocity-Time Graphs and Terminal Velocity (Part 1/3) notes cover this in full.
What is Newton's third law?
Newton's Third Law states that whenever two objects interact, the forces they exert on each other are equal in magnitude and opposite in direction. The Newton's Third Law: Action and Reaction notes cover this in full.