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Forces and equilibrium

Particles under forces: equilibrium and friction, kinematics in a straight line, momentum, Newton's laws, and work, energy and power.

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Unit at a glance

3 lessons, 135 minutes of teaching

Lessons
3, each planned for 45 minutes
Worksheets
3 with answer keys
Quiz questions
24 multiple-choice, assignable in the app
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Scheme of work

The lessons in order

RefLesson packStructureWorksheetQuizLab tab
4.1Forces, components and resultants
Every Paper 4 question starts the same way: draw the forces, split each one into two perpendicular components, and add the components.
Frayer Model6 Q, 23 marks8 MCQnone
4.1Equilibrium of a particle
A particle in equilibrium has zero resultant force, so the components in any direction add up to zero.
Connect-Extend-Challenge6 Q, 26 marks8 MCQtab 2
4.1Friction and limiting equilibrium
Friction is lazy: it supplies just enough force to stop slipping, up to a maximum of \(\mu R\).
Anticipation / Reaction Guide6 Q, 24 marks8 MCQnone

Each pack holds the plan, worksheet and quiz for its lesson. Teach the rows in order; the lab tabs match the student lessons.

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