Forces SC.6.P.13.1

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

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

Back

Mass is the amount of matter in an object and does not change regardless of the gravitational field.

Front

What is a non-contact force?

Back

A non-contact force is a force that acts on an object without physical contact, such as gravitational force.

Front

What type of friction is present on an icy sidewalk?

Back

An icy sidewalk will have less friction, making it slippery.

Front

What type of force exists between a block sitting on a table and the table?

Back

The force demonstrated is the frictional force, which opposes the motion of the block.

Front

Define gravitational force.

Back

Gravitational force is the attractive force between two masses, such as the Earth and an object.

Front

What is mass?

Back

Mass is a measure of the amount of matter in an object, typically measured in kilograms.

Front

What is weight?

Back

Weight is the force exerted by gravity on an object, calculated as mass times the acceleration due to gravity.

Front

What is friction?

Back

Friction is a force that opposes the motion of an object when it is in contact with another surface.

Front

What is an example of a contact force?

Back

An example of a contact force is the applied force when a person pushes a box.