Force Practice

Front

The measure of the pull of gravity on an object is _____________.

Back

weight

Front

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

Back

Mass & distance

Front

______ is a force of attraction that causes magnetic material to move.

Back

magnetism

Front

Frictional force depends on ____

Back

both a and b (surface area in contact and roughness of surface)

Front

What is the force required by a surface to hold the weight of an object resting on it?

Back

Normal force

Front

What is the force that opposes the motion of an object?

Back

Friction

Front

What is the force that pulls objects toward the center of the Earth?

Back

Gravitational force

Front

What is the term for the push or pull on an object?

Back

Force

Front

What is the unit of force in the International System of Units (SI)?

Back

Newton (N)

Front

What is the effect of increasing the mass of an object on its weight?

Back

Weight increases as mass increases.