IGCSE Bridge: Forces and Motion
IGCSE Bridge: vectors, forces, motion graphs and equations developed from secure KS3 foundations.
How can vectors, graphs and equations predict the motion of real objects?
Force diagrams and motion graphs turn qualitative ideas about movement into testable quantitative predictions.
Spiral links
This topic builds on and feeds forward to:
- Y7 P1: force arrows, resultants and gravity
- Y8 P3: speed, distance–time graphs and pressure
- Y9 P5: fields, circuits and controlled forces
Lessons in this topic
Scalar and vector quantities
Core explanation, retrieval and Exam Practice.
Resultant forces and Newton’s first law
Core explanation, retrieval and Exam Practice.
Weight, mass and gravity
Core explanation, retrieval and Exam Practice.
Hooke’s law: force and extension
Practical connection: Spring investigation
Hooke’s law: elastic behaviour
Practical connection: Elastic-limit investigation
Speed, distance, time and acceleration
Core explanation, retrieval and Exam Practice.
Investigating motion
Practical connection: Motion investigation
Velocity and acceleration graphs
Core explanation, retrieval and Exam Practice.
Acceleration and SUVAT
Core explanation, retrieval and Exam Practice.
Terminal velocity and falling objects
Core explanation, retrieval and Exam Practice.
Braking and impact forces
Core explanation, retrieval and Exam Practice.