How can you keep track of all the forces acting on an object? Pupils learn how to use a free body diagram to represent the forces acting on an object. After explaining the different forces, the instructor leads viewers through a series of examples. This represents the sixth lesson in a series of 15. 

Concepts

force, force of gravity, normal force, frictional force, air resistance, springs, diagrams

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Pause the video and allow learners to draw each diagram; play the video so they can check their work
• Create practice examples to provide independent practice

Classroom Considerations

• Requires an understanding of vectors
• Represents the sixth lesson in a series of 15. 

Pros

• Incorporates video games within examples, which should motivate some pupils
• Provides many examples to allow repeated practice

Cons

• None