Physics Year 11 - Module 2 - Lesson 4

Newton's Laws and Friction

Use this worksheet after reading the lesson to practise the key ideas and prove you can meet the success criteria.

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Date

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1. Key Ideas

The packages kept moving. The van stopped. Two different objects, one moment — and Newton's Laws explain exactly why.

Newton's First Law — formal statement
Why packages fly forward when a van brakes

2. Success Criteria

By the end, you should be able to:

Newton's First Law — formal statement
Newton's Second Law — F net = ma
f = μF N and what μ represents

3. Key Terms

Key ideaThe central concept from Newton's Laws and Friction.

EvidenceInformation, observations or calculations used to support an answer.

ExplainGive a reasoned answer that links cause and effect.

ApplyUse a learned idea in a new example, problem or scenario.

4. Activity: Build the Lesson Map

Use the lesson to complete the table. Keep answers brief but specific.

Prompt	Your answer
Main concept
Important example
Common mistake to avoid
How this links to the next lesson

5. Short Answer Questions

1. Explain this lesson goal in your own words: "Newton's First Law — formal statement". Use one specific example from the lesson.

Band 32 marks

2. Apply this idea to a new example: "Newton's Second Law — F net = ma". Show your reasoning clearly.

Band 43 marks

3. Analyse why this idea matters for understanding Newton's Laws and Friction: "f = μF N and what μ represents".

Band 54 marks

6. Extend: Apply the Idea

Band 5/65 marks

A student gives a memorised answer about Newton's Laws and Friction but does not use evidence or reasoning.

Improve the answer by writing a stronger response that uses accurate terminology, a relevant example and a clear explanation.

7. Multiple Choice

1. What is the best first step when answering a question about Newton's Laws and Friction?

A. Identify the key concept being tested

B. Write every fact from memory

C. Ignore the command word

D. Skip examples and evidence

2. Which answer would show stronger understanding of Newton's Laws and Friction?

A. An answer with accurate terms and reasoning

B. A copied definition only

C. A single-word response

D. An answer with no example

3. What should you do if a question asks you to explain?

A. Link the idea to a reason or cause

B. List unrelated facts

C. Only draw a diagram

D. Write the shortest possible answer

8. Success Criteria Proof

Finish with evidence that you can do each success criterion.

Success criterion 1

Prove that you can: Newton's First Law — formal statement