Chapter 3
Force and pressure
Use measured quantities to explain an object and its interactions.
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Forces, mass and weight
Identify force types, distinguish mass from weight and calculate weight in a given gravitational field.
Density from measurements
Measure mass and volume, calculate density and use consistent units.
Pressure at a surface
Relate pressure to perpendicular force and contact area, and convert areas correctly.