Forces Vocab - Assessment

The assessment focuses on a range of vocabulary words related to forces, aiming to gauge the students' understanding and ability to use these terms effectively. The words encompass fundamental physics concepts such as 'force', 'gravity', and 'earth', which relate to the natural forces acting on objects. The assessment also covers terms like 'air resistance' and 'water resistance', which describe the forces that oppose the motion of objects through these mediums. Students will demonstrate their knowledge of 'friction', a force that opposes the sliding motion between two surfaces, and 'mechanisms', which are parts of a system that perform a specific function.

Moreover, the vocabulary list includes 'simple machines', such as 'levers', 'pulleys', and 'gears', which are basic mechanical devices that change the direction or magnitude of a force. The term 'balance' refers to the state of equilibrium, while 'drag forces' are similar to air and water resistance, acting opposite to the direction of motion. Understanding 'mass' is crucial as it defines the amount of matter in an object, and 'springs' are elastic objects that store potential energy. Students are also expected to be familiar with 'force meter' and 'Newton meter (N)', which are tools used to measure force. The concept of 'floats' relates to the ability of an object to remain on the surface of a liquid. The assessment requires students to not only acknowledge their familiarity with these terms but also to demonstrate their understanding by using them in sentences, thus showing a deeper grasp of the concepts.