Forces

Forces

Fill in the Blank

A force is a _____ OR a ______.

Multiple Choice

What is the unit of measurement for force?

• grams (g)

• newtons (N)

• pounds (lbs)

• kilograms (kg)

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of normal force?

• a ball falling to the ground

• a book sitting on a desk

Multiple Choice

Which direction does the normal force point?

• straight up

• straight down

• perpendicular to the surface

• to the left/right

Multiple Choice

Which direction does the friction force point?

• the same direction of motion

• the opposite direction of motion

• perpendicular to the surface

Multiple Choice

What will happen if the friction force is stronger than applied force?

• The object will move slowly

• The object will move quickly

• The object won't move

Multiple Choice

Magnetic force, electrical force, and gravitational force are all...

• contact forces

• non-contact forces

Multiple Choice

What type of force keeps the moon in orbit around the Earth?

• gravitational force

• applied force

• normal force

• magnetic force

Multiple Choice

Does your mass or weight change on different planets?

• mass

• weight

• both

Fill in the Blank

Net force is the _____ of all forces acting on an object.

Multiple Choice

A balanced force has _______ effect on the motion of an object.

• an effect

• no effect

Multiple Choice

When the net force = 0N, it is ...

• balanced

• unbalanced

Multiple Choice

An unbalanced force cause the speed or direction of an object to ...

• remain the same

• change

Multiple Choice

When the net force does not equal 0, it is ...

• balanced

• unbalanced

Open Ended

What is the net force?

Open Ended

What is the net force?

Open Ended

What is the vertical net force?

Open Ended

What is the horizontal net force?

Open Ended

What is the net force?