Forces at Play

A boat floats on water. What kind of force keeps it afloat?

• Mechanical force

• Air/wind force

• Buoyancy

• Gravitational force

When you push a door to open it, what type of force are you applying?

• Mechanical force

• Air/wind force

• Buoyancy

• Magnetic force

What kind of force is responsible for a leaf being blown off a tree?

• Mechanical force

• Air/wind force

• Buoyancy

• Electric force

A submarine rises to the surface of the ocean. Which force is primarily at work?

• Mechanical force

• Air/wind force

• Buoyancy

• Frictional force

When you kick a soccer ball, what kind of force are you using?

• Mechanical force

• Air/wind force

• Buoyancy

• Elastic force

What type of force is a person using to pull a wagon?

• Mechanical force

• Air/wind force

• Buoyancy

• Centripetal force

A hot air balloon rises in the sky. What force is mainly responsible for this?

• Mechanical force

• Air/wind force

• Buoyancy

• Thermal force

What kind of force is exerted by a fan to move air?

• Mechanical force

• Air/wind force

• Buoyancy

• Electrostatic force

When a ship is loaded with cargo, which force is important to consider to prevent it from sinking?

• Mechanical force

• Air/wind force

• Buoyancy

• Gravitational force

What kind of force is acting on a kite flying in the sky?

• Mechanical force

• Air/wind force

• Buoyancy

• Tension force