Types of Forces

Front

What force holds the planets in motion around the sun?

Back

Gravitational force is the force that attracts two bodies towards each other, keeping planets in orbit around the sun.

Front

What is the force that can attract or repel objects without direct contact?

Back

Magnetic force is the force exerted by magnets when they attract or repel each other.

Front

What is the force used to attract scrap iron?

Back

Magnetic force is used to attract ferromagnetic materials like scrap iron.

Front

What force ultimately slows a roller coaster to a stop?

Back

Friction is the force that opposes the motion of an object, slowing it down.

Front

What does the strength of gravity between two objects depend upon?

Back

The strength of gravity depends on the mass of the objects and the distance between them.

Front

What is the force that pulls objects towards the Earth?

Back

Gravitational force is the force that pulls objects towards the center of the Earth.

Front

What is the force that acts in the opposite direction of motion?

Back

Frictional force acts in the opposite direction of an object's motion, slowing it down.

Front

What type of force is applied when pushing a door open?

Back

Applied force is the force exerted on an object by a person or another object.

Front

What is the force that can cause an object to stretch or compress?

Back

Tension is the force that is transmitted through a string, rope, or wire when it is pulled tight.

Front

What is the force that keeps a car moving in a circular path?

Back

Centripetal force is the force that keeps an object moving in a circular path, directed towards the center of the circle.