Force Quiz 1

What is force?

True or false: All forces have magnitude and strength.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Force is measured in what unit?

• Grams (g)

• Pounds (lbs)

• Newtons (N)

• Centimeters (cm)

Gravity is a force of attraction between two objects.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Which is not a non-contact force?

• Friction

• Gravitational Force

• Magnetic Force

• Electric Force

A fast moving object experiences more air resistance than a slow moving object.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Weight is...

• the amount of matter an object has

• a measure of gravity's effect on mass

• the same as mass

• measured in kilograms (kg)

How can weight be calculated?

• Weight = Mass x Gravity

• Weight = Mass/Gravity

• Weight = Mass/Force

• Force = Mass x Gravity

The combined result of all forces acting on an object is called...

• Weight

• Mass

• Force

• Net Force

When a net force is zero, the force is...

• unbalanced and the objects' motion does not change

• unbalanced and the objects' motion does change

• balanced and the objects' motion does not change

• balanced and the objects' motion does change