Edexcel IGCSE Physics 1.12 Types of force
Practise recognising and labelling common forces on diagrams, including weight, drag, lift, thrust and upthrust.
- Syllabus
- First assessment 2019
- Course
- Physics 4PH1
Exam points
- draw weight vertically downwards through the object and label it clearly
- add drag, lift, thrust or upthrust arrows in the correct direction on motion diagrams
- show equal opposing force arrows when an object moves at constant speed or is balanced
1.12 Types of force question 1
A ship floats on the sea.
The ship floats because of the forces acting on it.
The upward force acting on the ship is called upthrust.
This force is shown on the diagram.
Draw another labelled arrow on the diagram to show the other vertical force acting on the ship.
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