Forces: Size and Direction

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🔵 Part 1: Multiple Choice

Circle the best answer for each question.

1. What is a force?

A type of energy stored inside an object

A push or a pull that acts on an object

The weight of an object in kilograms

The speed at which an object moves

2. Which unit is used to measure the size of a force?

Kilograms (kg)

Metres (m)

Newtons (N)

Celsius (°C)

3. A force diagram uses arrows to show force. What does a longer arrow mean compared to a shorter arrow?

The force is in a different direction

The force is smaller

The force is larger

The object is not moving

4. Which of the following is an example of a pull force?

Kicking a soccer ball

Pushing open a door

A magnet attracting a paper clip

Pressing a button on a remote control

✏️ Part 2: Short Answer

Answer the questions below using full sentences where possible.

5. Sort the examples below by writing each one under the correct heading.

Examples: opening a drawer, throwing a ball, pulling a dog on a lead, pushing a shopping trolley, stretching a rubber band, slamming a door shut

Push Forces: _________________________________________ , _________________________________________

Pull Forces: _________________________________________ , _________________________________________

Could be either: _________________________________________ , _________________________________________

6. Two students are pushing a box from opposite sides. Student A pushes with 10 N and Student B pushes with 6 N. In which direction will the box move? Explain your answer.

7. If you apply a greater force to a ball when throwing it, what do you think will happen? Use the word magnitude in your answer.

8. Complete the sentences using the words in the box.

Word bank: direction, Newtons, push, pull, magnitude, arrow

a) A force can be a __________ or a __________ acting on an object.

b) The size of a force is called its __________.

c) Forces are measured in __________.

d) In a force diagram, the __________ shows which __________ the force is acting in.

🎨 Part 3: Drawing Activity

9. The box below shows a book sitting on a table. Draw two force arrows on the book — one showing gravity pulling it down and one showing the table pushing it up. Label each arrow with its name and make the arrows the same length to show the forces are balanced.

10. Now draw a second diagram below showing a person pushing a heavy box across the floor. Draw arrows to show: the push force from the person and the friction force slowing it down. Make the push arrow longer than the friction arrow to show the box is moving. Label both arrows.