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4.12 Use Force Arrows in Simple Diagrams Worksheet

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Use Force Arrows in Simple Diagrams - Choose the diagram with correct force arrows and net force direction for pushes, pulls, friction, and gravity. (SEP Modeling; CCC Systems and System Models)

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Problem 1Difficulty: Mastery
A box starts with a 4 N pull right and a 4 N friction force left. Then another 3 N push right is added. Which statement best matches the new diagram?
AThe forces stay balanced with zero net force
BThe net force becomes 3 N right
CThe net force becomes 3 N left
DThe friction force disappears
Solution & Explanation:At first the forces balance. After adding another 3 N push to the right, the box has a net force of 3 N to the right.
Problem 2Difficulty: Mastery
A student made a model of a box sliding right with a rightward pull arrow, a rightward friction arrow, and a net force arrow right. Which correction is most complete?
AKeep the friction arrow right and erase the net force arrow
BChange the friction arrow to left and then compare the arrow sizes to set the net force direction
CTurn the pull arrow downward and keep friction right
DReplace both arrows with one gravity arrow down
Solution & Explanation:The biggest error is friction pointing the wrong way. After fixing friction so it points left, the net force direction must be found by comparing the arrows.
Problem 3Difficulty: Mastery
Which diagram best shows balanced forces with the greatest individual force size?
A3 N right and 3 N left
B9 N right and 9 N left
C9 N right and 4 N left
D5 N right and 2 N left
Solution & Explanation:Balanced forces must be equal and opposite, and 9 N on each side is the greatest balanced pair shown.

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This worksheet is designed specifically for Grade 4 Science students. It aligns with educational standard SEP Modeling (Primary standard selected for prompt fields in this prompt cell: Science Practices SEP Modeling. Skill statement in this prompt cell: Choose the diagram with correct force arrows and net force direction for pushes, pulls, friction, and gravity. Associated standards listed with this skill in this prompt cell: SEP Modeling; CCC Systems and System Models. Use this prompt-provided wording as the supporting standard description for this workflow.).

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