Forces in Action

What is the force that opposes the motion of an object when it comes into contact with another object?

• friction

• momentum

• inertia

• gravity

What is the force that pulls objects towards the center of the Earth?

• gravity

• magnetism

• electromagnetism

• centrifugal force

What is the force that attracts certain materials like iron, nickel, and cobalt?

• Electricity

• Gravity

• Friction

• Magnetism

What is the upward force exerted by a fluid that opposes the weight of an immersed object?

• downward force

• sinking force

• gravity force

• buoyant force

Which type of friction occurs when an object moves through a fluid like water?

• Water resistance

• Surface friction

• Static friction

• Rolling friction

What is the force that allows a magnet to attract or repel other objects?

• Magnetism

• Electricity

• Friction

• Gravity

What is the force that opposes the motion of an object when it slides over a surface?

• inertia

• friction

• gravity

• magnetism

What is the force that keeps an object afloat in a fluid?

• Inertia

• Gravity

• Friction

• Buoyancy

Which type of friction occurs when an object is at rest and is being pushed or pulled?

• Dynamic friction

• Kinetic friction

• Sliding friction

• Static friction

What is the force that causes an object to float in a fluid?

• Friction

• Inertia

• Gravity

• Buoyancy