Exploring Forces and Motion Dynamics

What is a force?

• A type of energy

• A measure of mass

• A push or pull exerted by one object on another

• A type of motion

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Which of the following is an example of a force?

• The color of an object

• The temperature of an object

• Wind blowing against a sail

• The smell of a flower

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How do forces interact with objects?

• By causing or changing motion

• By changing their temperature

• By changing their color

• By altering their smell

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What is required for a force to exist?

• An object must be moving

• An interaction between objects

• A specific distance between objects

• A magnetic field

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How can forces affect an object?

• By stopping it

• All of the above

• By keeping it in motion

• By changing its shape

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Which force keeps us glued to the ground?

• Friction

• Gravity

• Electricity

• Magnetism

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Can forces work at a distance?

• Yes, only through magnetism

• Yes, but only in a vacuum

• No, forces require direct contact

• Yes, through magnetism and electricity

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What happens when forces are offsetting each other?

• An avalanche occurs

• Motion is triggered

• Nothing changes

• An object changes shape

What could potentially cause an avalanche?

• Specific forces acting on snow

• A loud noise

• A sudden increase in temperature

• All of the above