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Force — Concept Maps

ICSE · Class 6 · Physics

4 concept maps of Force for ICSE Class 6 Physics, each also written out as a text outline. Covers What is Force?, Effects of Force and Types of Forces.

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4 Concept Maps

Force - Comprehensive Topic Overview

Force - Comprehensive Topic Overview

The map in words

  • FORCE
    • Definition and Concepts
      • Push or Pull
      • Cause of Motion
      • Magnitude and Direction
    • Effects of Force
      • Start Motion
      • Stop Motion
      • Change Speed
      • Change Direction
      • Change Shape Size
    • Types of Forces
      • Contact Forces
        • Muscular Force
        • Friction
        • Tension
        • Normal Reaction
      • Non-Contact Forces
        • Gravitational
        • Electrostatic
        • Magnetic
    • Friction
      • Definition
        • Opposes Motion
        • Contact Force
      • Types
        • Static Friction
        • Sliding Friction
        • Rolling Friction
      • Factors
        • Surface Roughness
        • Weight
        • Nature of Medium
      • Effects
        • Opposes Motion
        • Produces Heat
        • Wear and Tear
      • Advantages
        • Walking
        • Gripping
        • Stopping
      • Disadvantages
        • Slows Motion
        • Wear
        • Heat Loss
      • Reduction Methods
        • Smooth Surfaces
        • Lubricants
        • Ball Bearings
        • Streamlining
      • Increase Methods
        • Rough Surfaces
        • Dry Surfaces
        • More Weight

Chapter Overview: Force — Mind Map

Chapter Overview: Force — Mind Map

The map in words

  • FORCE
    • Definition
      • Push or Pull
      • Changes State of Rest
      • Changes State of Motion
      • Changes Shape or Size
      • Does NOT change Mass
    • Types of Force
      • Contact Forces
        • Muscular Force
        • Friction
        • Tension in String
        • Normal Reaction
      • Non-Contact Forces
        • Gravitational Force
          • Always Attractive
          • Weight of Body
        • Electrostatic Force
          • Unlike Charges Attract
          • Like Charges Repel
        • Magnetic Force
          • Unlike Poles Attract
          • Like Poles Repel
    • Effects of Force
      • Moves Stationary Body
      • Stops Moving Body
      • Speeds Up Body
      • Slows Down Body
      • Changes Direction
      • Changes Shape or Size
    • Force of Friction
      • Opposes Motion
      • Acts Opposite to Motion
      • Produces Heat
      • Causes Wear and Tear
      • Types
        • Static Friction
        • Sliding Friction
        • Rolling Friction
      • Order
        • Static Greater Than Sliding
        • Sliding Greater Than Rolling
    • Units
      • SI Unit Newton N
      • Gravitational Unit kgf
      • 1 kgf equals 10 N
      • 1000 gf equals 1 kgf

Force – Complete Chapter Overview

Force – Complete Chapter Overview

The map in words

  • FORCE
    • Definition
      • Push or Pull
      • Stretch or Squeeze
      • Unit is Newton N
    • Types of Force
      • Contact Forces
        • Muscular Force
        • Friction
        • Tension
        • Normal Force
      • Non-Contact Forces
        • Gravitational
        • Electrostatic
        • Magnetic
    • Effects of Force
      • Starts Motion
      • Stops Motion
      • Speeds Up
      • Slows Down
      • Changes Direction
      • Changes Shape or Size
    • Force of Friction
      • Types
        • Static Friction
        • Sliding Friction
        • Rolling Friction
      • Factors
        • Surface Roughness
        • Weight of Object
        • Nature of Medium
      • Advantages
        • Walking
        • Brakes Work
        • Writing
        • Striking Match
      • Disadvantages
        • Opposes Motion
        • Wear and Tear
        • Produces Heat
      • Reducing Friction
        • Polish Surfaces
        • Lubricants
        • Ball Bearings
        • Streamlining
      • Increasing Friction
        • Rough Surfaces
        • Dry Surfaces
        • More Weight

Force

Force

The map in words

  • Force
    • Push and Pull
    • Effects of Force
    • Types of Forces
    • Force of Friction
    • Effects of Friction
    • Reducing Friction
    • Increasing Friction
    • Units and Measurement

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in Force for ICSE Class 6 Physics?
Key topics in Force include What is Force?, Effects of Force, Types of Forces, Force of Friction. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 6 exams.
What do the concept maps for Force show?
The 4 maps show how the ideas in Force connect: Force - Comprehensive Topic Overview; Chapter Overview: Force — Mind Map. Each map is also written out as an outline on this page.
How should I revise Force for Class 6 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 98 practice questions on Force. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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