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Force&Presre Compress
Force&Presre Compress
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What are Forces?
A push
or pull
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Examples of Forces
Squeezing
Stretching
Twisting
Folding
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Effects of Forces
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Types of Spring Balance
Extension spring balance
Spring stretches when a pulling force acts
on it
Greater force, greater extension
Spring attached to a pointer which indicates
the amount of force exerted on the spring
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Types of Spring Balance
Compression spring balance
Spring compressed when a pushing force
acts on it
Greater force, greater compression
Spring attached to a pointer which
indicates the amount of force exerted on
the spring
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Forces Around Us
Gravity
Friction
Magnetism
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Gravity
Gravity is the force that attracts objects to
the Earth
Mass is a measure of the amount of matter
in a body
Weight is a measure of the gravitational
force exerted on the object
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Friction
Frictional force acts when one materials
rubs against another
Friction is useful in walking and when
applying brakes to stop a car
Constant friction leads to wear and tear
Friction produces heat
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Magnetism
Magnetism is the force exerted by a
magnet on magnetic materials such as iron
and steel
Every magnet has a North pole and a
South pole
Like poles repel
Unlike poles attract
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What is Pressure?
Amount of force
acting on a unit area
A sharp object pierces
a surface more easily
than a blunt object
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Calculating Pressure
Pressure = Force
Area
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Applications of Pressure in Everyday Life
Bulldozer
Can openers
Knife
Plane
Suction cups
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