2 KS3 Forces

What units are forces measured in?

• Newtons (N)

• Kilograms (kg)

• Joules (J)

• Meters (m)

What type of force acts when two objects are physically touching each other?

• Non-contact force

• Contact force

• Magnetic force

• Gravitational force

How are forces represented in diagrams?

• With arrows

• With numbers

• With dots

• With letters

Which force acts against an object as it travels through air?

• Friction

• Tension

• Gravitational

• Air resistance

Which force pulls an object towards other objects with mass?

• Magnetic

• Tension

• Gravitational

• Thrust

What type of force allows objects to float?

• Friction

• Magnetic

• Gravitational

• Upthrust

Which force is responsible for keeping planets in orbit around the sun?

• Magnetic force

• Gravitational force

• Electrostatic force

• Frictional force

Which is an example of a useful drag force?

• A dolphin swimming

• A surfer paddling

• A skydiver

• An open parachute

What happens to a non-contact force as you move further away from it?

• It stays the same

• It gets stronger

• It gets weaker

• It gets stronger, then weaker

Unbalanced forces can result in a change in.....

• speed

• direction

• equilibrium

• driving force