Basic Concepts of Force and Magnetism

Front

What is a force?

Back

A push or a pull

Front

Which of the following is NOT a type of force? Magnetism, Friction, Light, Gravity

Back

Light

Front

What is the force that causes magnets to stick to a refrigerator?

Back

Magnetism

Front

What happens if a child tries to push the north poles of two magnets together?

Back

They push away from each other

Front

What is the invisible force that surrounds Earth due to its magnetic poles?

Back

The magnetic field

Front

What is inside a compass that helps it work?

Back

A tiny magnet

Front

What does friction do to motion?

Back

Opposes it

Front

Where is friction present?

Back

Between surfaces in contact

Front

Air resistance

Back

A force exerted by air on a moving object.

Front

Kai drops a ball from the top of a playground slide. What happens to the ball as it falls due to gravity?

Back

It speeds up