Forces

Our Year 10 students have been diving into the fascinating world of forces, a fundamental concept in physics that explains how objects move and interact. Recently, our young physicists have been focusing on resultant forces and the concept that forces are vectors. This means they are learning that forces have both magnitude and direction, which must be considered together to fully understand how they affect objects. Have you seen the movie Despicable Me? Do you know who the famous villain Vector is? To put their knowledge into practice, students have been tasked with calculating the overall magnitude and direction of multiple forces acting on an object. This involves drawing vector diagrams to scale, a crucial skill that helps them visually represent and solve complex force problems. Through these hands-on activities, they are not only enhancing their understanding of physics but also honing in on their problem-solving and analytical skills. We are incredibly proud of the dedication and enthusiasm that our students have shown in mastering these challenging concepts. 

Mrs Honeyman

Associate Assistant Headteacher & Curriculum Leader for Science

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