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Contact and non-contact forces

Non-contact forces close non-contact forcesA force that affects an object without coming into contact with that object, eg magnetism. are forces that act between two objects that are not ...
Icon for www.bbc.co.ukBBC · Aug 10, 2021

Introduction to forces

Save guides, add subjects and pick up where you left off with your BBC account ... with another object. Force is measured in newtons (N). Forces are divided into contact forces and non-contact ...
Icon for www.bbc.co.ukBBC · Jul 26, 2020

Forces and their effects

Forces are responsible for all the interactions between particles and objects. They can be put into two categories: contact forces and non-contact forces. Forces can be added up as vectors.
Icon for www.bbc.co.ukBBC · Aug 28, 2024

Contact and non-contact forces - physics quiz

The questions in this quiz are suitable for GCSE physics students studying contact forces and non-contact forces. If you struggled with the quiz, don't panic - we've got you! You can revise ...
Icon for www.bbc.co.ukBBC · Oct 7, 2024

Forces and movement

Pressure is a measure of how concentrated a force is. The amount of pressure exerted on an object depends on the force applied and the surface area it is spread over. Force diagrams and resultant ...
Icon for www.bbc.co.ukBBC · Aug 9, 2023

Magnetic, electrostatic and gravitational forces

Save guides, add subjects and pick up where you left off with your BBC account ... objects experience forces from things that are not touching them. These are called non-contact forces.
Icon for www.bbc.co.ukBBC · Oct 7, 2024

Force diagrams and resultant forces

Save guides, add subjects and pick up where you left off with your BBC account. Multiple forces act on an object at the same time. The size and direction of these forces determines the movement of ...
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Physics flashcards - forces

Save guides, add subjects and pick up where you left off with your BBC account ... such as scalar and vector quantities, contact and non-contact forces, gravity, forces and elasticity.
Icon for www.bbc.co.ukBBC · Mar 15, 2023

Forces, space and radioactivity

The motion of an object can be predicted by analysing the forces that act on the object. Balanced forces have no effect, while unbalanced forces can lead to change in acceleration. Newton’s Laws ...
Icon for www.bbc.co.ukBBC · Sep 21, 2022

Higher tier: Balanced forces

A force is a push or a pull. Contact forces arise between two objects which are in contact. Friction close frictionA force that opposes or prevents movement and converts kinetic energy into heat.
Icon for www.bbc.co.ukBBC · Oct 16, 2024

Forces podcast

Save guides, add subjects and pick up where you left off with your BBC account. Looking to revise for your IGCSEs on the go? Revise IGCSE Physics by listening to these podcasts from Bitesize and ...
Icon for www.bbc.co.ukBBC · Jan 30, 2024

GCSE Science podcasts - Forces

Looking to revise for your GCSEs on the go? Revise GCSE Physics by listening to these podcasts from Bitesize and BBC Sounds. BBC Sounds is where you can check out the latest music tracks, discover ...
Icon for www.bbc.co.ukBBC · Feb 1, 2022

Operations/calculations

Learn about multiplication and division with BBC Bitesize Key Stage 3 Maths ... See how to use one to solve multiplication in this Bitesize KS3 maths video. WATCH: How to visualise division ...
Icon for www.bbc.co.ukBBC · Aug 10, 2023

Magnets and magnetism

Save guides, add subjects and pick up where you left off with your BBC account ... Between the poles is a magnetic force that we can’t see. This is a non-contact force. The area around the ...
Icon for www.bbc.co.ukBBC · Oct 7, 2024

Static electricity

The combination of charges in nearby objects can create attractive or repulsive forces. These are non-contact forces ... your lessons on KS3 physics? Head to the BBC Teach website for free ...
Icon for www.bbc.co.ukBBC · Oct 7, 2024

Introduction to forces

A force is a push or a pull that acts on an object due to the interaction with another object. Force is measured in newtons (N). Forces are divided into contact ... and motion. BBC Teach has ...
Icon for www.bbc.co.ukBBC · Jul 26, 2020

Forces and their effects

Forces are responsible for all the interactions between particles and objects. They can be put into two categories: contact forces and non-contact forces. Forces can be added up as vectors.
Icon for www.bbc.co.ukBBC · Mar 14, 2023

Forces and movement

Pressure is a measure of how concentrated a force is. The amount of pressure exerted on an object depends on the force applied and the surface area it is spread over. Force diagrams and resultant ...
Icon for www.bbc.co.ukBBC · Aug 10, 2021

Force diagrams and resultant forces

Save guides, add subjects and pick up where you left off with your BBC account. Multiple forces act on an object at the same time. The size and direction of these forces determines the movement of ...
Icon for www.bbc.co.ukBBC · Jan 30, 2024

GCSE Science podcasts - Forces

Save guides, add subjects and pick up where you left off with your BBC account. Looking to revise for your GCSEs on the go? Revise GCSE Physics by listening to these podcasts from Bitesize and BBC ...
Icon for www.bbc.co.ukBBC · Mar 8, 2025

Physics KS3 / KS4: Physics with Professor Brian Cox - Forces, speed and motion

This series of short explainer films with Professor Brian Cox comprises six clips focused on forces, speed and motion ... to develop ideas of motion at KS3, or to reinforce and revisit at KS4.
Icon for www.bbc.co.ukBBC · Mar 28, 2023

Resolving a force - Higher

In the diagram of a toy trailer below, when a child pulls on the handle, some of the 5 newton (N) force pulls the trailer upwards away from the ground and some of the force pulls it to the right.
Icon for www.bbc.co.ukBBC · Nov 29, 2021

How to show the difference between force and pressure

Save guides, add subjects and pick up where you left off with your BBC account. A force can be a push or a pull. When a force is exerted on an object it can change the object's speed, direction of ...