Learning Objective: 1.

2 Understanding the measurement of force

Learning Outcomes:
State the unit of force.
Explain how a spring balance works.
Measure the magnitude of force.
1.

Underline the correct S.I unit for Force?

2.

Metre
Kilogram
Newton
Second
Underline the correct answers below to explain how a spring balance works.

The (greater / smaller) the gravitational force, the (longer / shorter) the spring is
3.

stretched or compressed.
The diagram below shows an activity to measure the magnitude of a force.

.
Record the readings of the spring balance X and Y in the table below based on the
diagram above.
Readings of the spring
balance

Magnitude of force (N)

X
Y

Answer scheme
1.

Underline the correct S.I unit for Force?

Metre

2.

Kilogram

Newton

Second

Underline the correct answers to explain how a spring balance works.

Learning Objective: 1.2 Understanding the measurement of force

The (greater / smaller) the gravitational force, the (longer / shorter) the spring is
3.

stretched or compressed.
The diagram below shows an activity to measure the magnitude of a force.

.
Record the readings of the spring balance X and Y in the table below based on the
diagram above.
Readings of the spring
balance

Magnitude of force (N)

8.5N

5.5N