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Science•SHS Integrated Science: Forces, Energy & Matter

Forces & energy

Senior High 6 questions
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What forces & energy means

You learn how forces cause motion or change shape, and how energy is transferred in simple situations. This matters because it helps you solve questions on movement, work and stored energy in everyday physics.

What you will practise

  • Identify force as a push or pull in simple cases
  • Use newtons as the unit of force
  • Calculate work from force and distance
  • Recognise elastic potential energy in stretched objects
  • Choose the correct formula for each situation

Before you start

You should already be able to multiply simple numbers and understand distance, movement and basic measurement units. It also helps if you know the idea of a push or pull.

Worked example

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

Question

The SI unit of force is the:

  • Joule
  • Newton
  • Watt
  • Pascal
Answer: Newton

Working: Force is measured in newtons (N).

Common mistakes to avoid

  • Using the wrong unit for force; always write newtons, not kilograms.
  • Leaving out distance in work calculations; work needs force and distance moved.
  • Mixing up energy types; a stretched object stores elastic potential energy.
  • Using force when the question asks for work; read the wording carefully.

Curriculum and exam alignment

Ghana GES SHS syllabusWASSCE

This topic normally comes in SHS 1 to SHS 3 Physics or Integrated Science when learners study mechanics and energy. It supports WASSCE revision by strengthening simple calculations and key definitions on forces, work and stored energy.

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

Related skills

Other SHS Integrated Science: Forces, Energy & Matter skills in Science, at the same point in the course.

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Exams that assess forces & energy

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WASSCEWASSCE practice questionsFree WASSCE practice across the subjects at this stage, with worked answers.GESGES practice questionsFree GES practice across the subjects at this stage, with worked answers.BECEBECE practice questionsListed as a related subject on the BECE practice page.

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