Forces , energy conversion (sci sec2)

Forces - contact forces, non-contact forces.

contact forces - frictional force, elastic force such as;

frictional force : generates heat when two objects rub against each other. friction allows heat generation, allow things to move, allow things to stop (eg: a pen not dropping)

elastic force: stretching a rubberband, spring


non contact forces - gravitational force, magnetic force such as;

gravitational force : focuses on weight (N) , force exerted by earth on an object pulling it towards its center called weight.

Magnetic force ; force exerted between a magnet and another magnet / magnetic material ,, likes poles repel and unlikepoles attract


Mass and weight are both two different things,

Mass- measured in kg , constant EVERYWHERE , its the amount of matter in a certain object.

Weight - measured in the SI nit of Newton (N) , it varies on the location. Must use the formula WMG ( mass x gfs ) to find weight. → usually Gfs on earth is 10 N/kg

Pressure- atmospheric pressure

  • its when two things interact

  • is force per unit area

Factors affceting pressure :

-surface area. ( Smaller surface = more pressure , Bigger surface = lesser pressure )

Formula to find pressure(Pa) = area x force(N)


Work Done (J) - the object moves in the same direction as the force applied on it

SI unit : Joule (J) → applies for KE , GPE

Formula to find WD : force(N) x distance(m)



ENERGYENERGY CONVERSIONSCONVERSIONS 🇦 (energy cannot be created or destroyed)

:: the different forms of energy → sound , potential , electric , kinetic , thermal energy , light

Kinetic energy(J) → is when an object / person is moving

Formula to find KE = ½ x mass(kg) x speed (v)square


Gravitational potential energy (J) → energy posessed by a body due to its position

Formula to find GPE = mass(kg) x gfs(10N/kg) x height(m)

The total is always constant , GPE depends on the location , when at the highest point , the amount of KE is at 0J and when at the highest point the amount of GPE is more than 0J.