Representing forces

Describe forces as pushes and pulls with both a size and a direction, and draw and read force arrow diagrams.

⏱ 17 min❓ 8 questions

What you'll be able to do

✔I can describe a force by giving its size in newtons and its direction
✔I can draw force arrows to scale, starting from the object the force acts on
✔I can read the size and direction of forces from a force diagram

How this works

1Read the short explanations first — they teach you what you need before each question.
2Answer each question, then tap Check. A right answer moves you on automatically; if it's wrong, you'll see a friendly explanation of why.
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What's inside

8 questions and 1 quick teaching card, including:

🔗Match the pairs — Choose the partner that goes with each item.
🔘Multiple choice — Tap the answer you think is best, then check it.

👪Grown-up tip: sit alongside younger learners for the first few lessons. Read the questions together and chat about the explanations — that's where the real learning sticks.

Curriculum: AC9S7U05