UNIT 5 REVISION
1 Jake measures the weight of some other objects. Here are his results.
Object book headphones jumper
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Jake makes a bar chart of his results.
Draw the bars on the chart for the headphones and for the jumper.
2 Lara is measuring the friction of different surfaces
a Here are three different surfaces.
Draw a circle around the surface that has the most friction.
b Why do you think this surface has the most friction?
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3 a Draw two arrows to show the force on each magnet.
Write a word to finish this sentence.
A north pole and a south pole _______________.
b Draw two arrows to show the force on each magnet.
Write a word to finish this sentence.
A north pole and a north pole _______________.
4 Anya is testing objects to find out which materials are magnetic.
a Circle the materials that are magnetic.
b Ali is testing different metals to find out which ones are magnetic.
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Write the name of any non-magnetic metal.
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Ali tests the metals. He puts the magnetic metals into one group, and he puts
the non-magnetic metals into another group.
Which type of scientific enquiry is Ali using: research, fair testing, observing
over time, identifying and classifying, or pattern seeking?
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6. Read each statement and circle TRUE or FALSE.
a. Forces can change the shape, speed, or direction of an object.
TRUE / FALSE
b. Gravity pulls things towards the centre of the Earth.
TRUE / FALSE
c. Friction is a force that makes things move faster.
TRUE / FALSE
d. All magnets have a north pole and a south pole.
TRUE / FALSE
7. 🔍 Label the Force
Look at the pictures below and write the correct force name.
(Choose from: gravity, friction, magnetism)
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A ball falling to the ground: _______________
A hand rubbing against a table: _______________
A magnet pulling a paperclip: _______________
8. Measuring Force
Answer the questions about measuring force with a forcemeter.
a. What do we use to measure force?
b. What is the unit of force?
c. If a trainer takes 4N to pull, and a sandal takes 2N, how much more force is
needed?
9. ✍️ Fill in the Blanks
a. ________ pulls objects down to the Earth.
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b. ________ slows things down when they move.
c. ________ is the force between magnets.
d. We use a ________ to measure force.
e. The standard unit of force is ________.
f. When magnets pull together, they ________.
10.✨ Bonus Question:
Why do you think friction is useful when walking?
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