The Nature of Force

Balanced forces do not change the motion of an object.

• True

• False

Forces cause some changes in motion.

• True

• False

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

NGSS.MS-PS2-1

A net force causes no change in an object's motion.

• true

• false

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

If Manuel exerts a force of 10 N to push a desk to the right at the same time Lynn exerts a force of 15 N to push the desk to the left, the desk will move to the left.

• true

• false

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

When you pull a window shade, you exert

• gravity

• weight

• accleration

• force

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NGSS.3-PS2-1

A(n) _____________ can be used to represent the direction and strength of a force.

• arrow

• box

• equation

• newton

The strength of a force is measured in:

• grams

• pounds

• ounces

• newtons

The net force determines how and if an object will:

• fall

• move/accelerate

• get smaller

• grow

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

When two forces act in opposite directions, the object will accelerate int he same direction as the ______________ force.

• greater

• smaller

• equal

• same

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NGSS.HS-PS2-1

A force is described by its ___________ and by the direction in which it acts.

• size

• mass

• gravity

• strength

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NGSS.MS-PS2-1