Unit 5 forces

Forces are represented by

Choose the contact forces

• magnetic force

• frictional force

• applied force

• electrostatic force

A ....... force attracts or repels magnetic objects.

• magnetic

• gravitational

• electrostatic

A .......... force causes an object to pull another toward it.

• magnetic

• normal

• frictional

A ............ force causes objects to float in water or rise in air.

• buoyant

• normal

• magnetic

TRUE OR FALSE

A force acting on an object has the power to change the position of that object.

• true

• false

TRUE OR FALSE

A change is temporary when an object does not return to its original shape.

• true

• false

A change is ................... when an object does not return to its original shape.

Force is a .......... or pull in a particular direction.

The man pushing the cart is an example of ........

• normal force

• applied force

• buoyant force