Forces #1

Front

The overall force on an object after all the forces are added together is called the ____________ force.

Back

net

Front

There are two major types of forces: ___________________ forces and _________________forces.

Back

contact and distance

Front

The strength of a force is measured using a device called a _____________________________.

Back

spring scale

Front

The SI unit to measure the strength of a force is called the ________________.

Back

Newton, newton, newtons

Front

Equal and opposite forces acting on one object are called ________________ forces.

Back

balanced, zero net

Front

In physical science, a push or a pull is called a ______.

Back

force

Front

Forces can be added together only if they are:
- acting on the same object
- balanced forces
- substantial (strong)
- unaffected by gravity

Back

acting on the same object

Front

What happens when two forces act in the same direction?

Back

Their strengths are added.

Front

Which force is associated with rubber bands snapping back into shape after they are stretched?

Back

spring force

Front

Which force is associated with tug-of-war?
Options: spring force, tension force, gravity, electricity

Back

tension force