Forces on Objects Test

Front

What is friction?

Back

Friction is a force that resists the motion of two surfaces sliding across one another.

Front

What direction does friction act in relation to motion?

Back

Friction acts in the opposite direction to motion.

Front

What force pulls objects downward towards the Earth?

Back

Gravity is the force responsible for the downward pull on objects near the Earth's surface.

Front

What is gravity?

Back

Gravity is a type of force that causes objects with mass to attract one another.

Front

What type of force is tension?

Back

Tension is a pulling force transmitted through a string, rope, or cable when it is pulled tight.

Front

What is the normal force?

Back

The normal force is the support force exerted upon an object that is in contact with a stable surface.

Front

What is magnetic force?

Back

Magnetic force is a force that can act without direct contact between objects, attracting or repelling magnetic materials.

Front

What is an example of a situation where friction is beneficial?

Back

Friction allows us to walk without slipping and helps vehicles to grip the road.

Front

What happens to the force of gravity as distance from the Earth increases?

Back

The force of gravity decreases as the distance from the Earth increases.

Front

What is the relationship between mass and gravitational force?

Back

The gravitational force increases with the mass of the objects involved.