Mysterious Forces: Gravity, Magnetism, and Electric Charge

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What is kinetic energy?

Back

Kinetic energy is energy in motion.

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Which of the following will not change in different gravitational fields: weight, force, mass, or pounds?

Back

Mass will not change in different gravitational fields.

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What surrounds every magnet?

Back

A magnetic field surrounds every magnet.

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What will a positively charged object be attracted to?

Back

A positively charged object will be attracted to an object with a negative electric charge.

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How can static electric charge build up?

Back

Static electric charge can build up through friction.

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What is gravity?

Back

Gravity is a force that attracts two bodies towards each other.

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What is the unit of measurement for electric charge?

Back

The unit of measurement for electric charge is the Coulomb.

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What is magnetism?

Back

Magnetism is a force that can attract or repel certain materials, like iron.

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What happens to the weight of an object on the Moon compared to Earth?

Back

The weight of an object decreases on the Moon due to lower gravitational pull.

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What is the relationship between mass and weight?

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Weight is the force of gravity acting on an object's mass.