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Study the Effects of Air Resistance

In this worksheet, students will be looking at the effects of air resistance - a type of friction.

'Study the Effects of Air Resistance ' worksheet

Key stage:  KS 2

Year:  Year 5 Science worksheets

Curriculum topic:   Forces

Curriculum subtopic:   Resistance and Friction

Popular topics:   Physics worksheets

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Worksheet Overview

In this activity, we'll be learning about friction. 

 

Friction doesn't only occur when two solid objects come into contact with each other.

It also happens when an object moves through the air.

 

girl thinking

 

You can't see air but that doesn't mean there is nothing there.

It is made up of many very tiny particles and when an object moves through the air it bumps into these particles.

This causes friction and it slows down the moving object.

 

Something that is made to travel through the air, such as an aircraft, is designed to have as little air resistance as possible.

 

Aircraft blueprint

 

Another example of air resistance is the wind. 

If you've ever tried to walk against the wind or open an umbrella on a blustery day, you'll have experienced air resistance!

 

lady in wind with umbrella

 

This activity should help you to test your knowledge of air resistance.

 

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