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1 About forces
Activity 2
Forcemeters measure the size of a force in newtons.
1. For each of the pictures below, write down the pull of the block on the
forcemeter.
 Block Pull of block on forcemeter

A 3N

B 6.6N

C 2.2N

D 10.6N

E 20.2N

F 92N

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2. Which forcemeter can measure the largest force?..................F................... (1)

3. Which forcemeter would be the best one to measure a force of just under 1N
as accurately as possible? Give a reason for your answer.

……A is the best to measure a force under 1N because it can hold the
least amount of weight meaning it will show the best accuracy when you
measure something under 1N……………………………………………… (2)

4. What is another name for a forcemeter?

………………………………………Newton meter……………………………….
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