Forces and motion

Junior High 7 questions

What forces and motion means

You learn how pushes and pulls change the way objects move. This helps you explain why things fall, slide, stop, or keep moving in everyday life.

What you will practise

Identify forces that act on objects in simple situations
Choose the force that pulls objects towards the Earth
Match force to its unit in science questions
Decide when friction slows down movement
Use movement examples to explain what force is doing

Before you start

You should already know what objects, movement, and direction mean. It also helps to recognise basic words like push, pull, and surface.

Worked example

One question from this skill's own question bank, shown with its full working.

Question

What force pulls objects towards the Earth?

Friction
Gravity
Magnetism
Air resistance

Answer: Gravity

Working: Gravity attracts objects towards the centre of the Earth.

Common mistakes to avoid

Mixing up gravity and friction. Gravity pulls objects down, while friction slows movement.
Giving the wrong unit for force. Remember that force is measured in newtons.
Thinking only living things can exert force. Objects can also be pushed or pulled.
Forgetting that friction happens where two surfaces touch. Check for contact before naming it.

Curriculum and exam alignment

Ghana GES Basic 7 to 9 syllabusBECE

In Junior High School, this topic usually appears in physics units that build understanding of motion and the effects of forces. It supports preparation for BECE questions on simple force ideas, units, and everyday examples.

Curriculum notes are a general guide to where this work normally sits. Always check the syllabus your school or examination body is currently using.