Learning objective

Recognize that drag force acts on objects moving through liquids.

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Exam focus

Cambridge IGCSE Combined ScienceMotion, forces and energyCore content

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Quick explanation

This point belongs to Forces, especially Forces outcomes.
You need to be able to recognize that drag force acts on objects moving through liquids.
The key ideas to know are State, Identify, and Explain.
Use the linked flashcards and practice questions to check recall, then practise applying the idea in an exam-style answer.

Key concepts

StateIdentifyExplain

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Paper 3Theory (Core)2 marks

Description

A swimmer moves through water, experiencing resistance due to drag force.

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Explain how drag force affects the speed of a swimmer.
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