Understanding Everyday Forces

During a science experiment, Avery and Ethan are exploring different types of forces. Can you help them identify which of the following is an example of a contact force?

• Gravitational force

• Frictional force

• Magnetic force

• Electrostatic force

Which of the following is a non-contact force?

• Tension

• Normal force

• Gravitational force

• Applied force

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During a science quiz, Michael and Olivia are debating: What is the unit of force in the International System of Units (SI)?

• Joule

• Watt

• Newton

• Pascal

Grace and Aiden are on a magical adventure! They notice that objects always seem to fall in a certain direction. Can you help them figure out in which direction the force of gravity acts on an object?

• Upward

• Downward

• Sideways

• Forward

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Imagine you're a superhero like Hannah or Kai, and you need to use your powers! Which characteristic of force describes its strength?

• Direction

• Intensity

• Point of application

• Velocity

What does a force diagram (or free-body diagram) represent?

• The speed of an object

• The mass of an object

• All the forces acting on an object

• The temperature of an object

Liam and Harper are playing a game where they push a toy car. If Liam applies a force to the right on the car, in which direction is the force acting?

• Left

• Right

• Upward

• Downward

During a lively classroom debate, Ava and Samuel are discussing forces. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of force?

• Intensity

• Direction

• Point of application

• Color

What is the point of application of a force?

• The speed at which the force is applied

• The location where the force is applied on an object

• The time duration for which the force is applied

• The mass of the object

Which of the following forces is involved when you sit still on a chair?

• Magnetic force

• Frictional force

• Gravitational force

• Tension force

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