Physics · KS3 Y7 · Forces & Motion

Forces & balance

Forces & balanceFree2:28Heddy Score 3 of 7, below the standard
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What you need to know

  • When the forces on an object are balanced, it either stays still or keeps moving at a steady speed in a straight line.
  • A horse's weight acts down and is balanced by an equal upward reaction force from the ground.
  • At constant velocity the driving force forward equals friction plus air resistance backwards.
  • If the forces are unbalanced, the object speeds up or slows down.

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Runs 2:28, from 0:00 to 2:28 of the full video.

Heddy Score3/7, Below the standard
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  • Trusted source · passed. The creator's own upload, live and playable here.
  • On the map · not judged yet. A teacher watched it: it mainly teaches this map topic.
  • Spec-true · not judged yet. Accurate, and right for the current UK specification.
  • Focused · passed. One idea, short enough to watch in one go.
  • Accessible · passed. Good captions, clear sound and pictures.
  • Safe for children · not judged yet. Right for 11 to 16 year olds, with no sales pitch.
  • Proven · not judged yet. Earned from our students: they learn from it, find it helpful and watch it to the end.
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Why we picked it

A short, clear example of balanced and unbalanced forces using a moving horse.

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