A forcemeter

measures
force in
Newtons (N)
When we rub our hands The force that pushes
together the warmth we feel is against us when we are
because of friction.Both air swimming is called water
A mass of 100 grams will resistance and resistance.
exert a force (weight) of 1 water resistance are also
Newton (1N). types of friction.
air resistance Air The deep tread on tyres creates
resistance high friction when the vehicle
slows the fall brakes.
of a
parachute or Skating on ice is an example
a piece of of where low friction is
gravity paper in air. useful.

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 air resistance – the force that air exerts on speed – how fast an object is moving
a moving object stationary – not moving
force – a push, pull, twist or turn water resistance – the force that water
forcemeter – a device used to measure exerts on a moving object
forces (sometimes called a newton meter) weight – the force downward on an object
friction –is the force between two moving caused by gravity
surfaces
gravity – the force that causes all objects to
fall to the ground
mass – the amount of material in an object
measured in grams (g)
newtons – the units used to measure forces

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