Types of Forces

What is the standard unit force is measured in?

• Newtons
• pounds
• grams
• meters

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Friction acts in a direction __________ to the direction of the object’s motion.   

• Side By Side
• Parallel Directions
•  Opposite
• The Same Direction

What force are you demonstrating when you stand on the ground? 

•  Gravitational Force 
• Friction 
•  Applied Force   
• Normal Force

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What force are you demonstrating when you bring the north and south poles of a magnet together? 

• Magnetic Force
•  Electrical Force
•  Contact Force
• Friction

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What force are you demonstrating when you pull a cup towards you? 

•  Gravitational Force
• Normal Force
• Applied Force 
• Friction

What force are you demonstrating when you drop your book on the floor? 

•  Magnetic Force
• Gravitational Force
• Normal Force
•  Electrical Force

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A force that resists motion between 2 surfaces that are pressed together.

• Tension Force

• Friction Force

• Magnetic Force

A force that is applied to an object by a person or another object.

• Spring Force

• Normal Force

• Applied Force

The support force exerted upon an object that is in contact with another stable object.

• Gravity

• Electrical Force

• Normal Force

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The force of attraction between two masses.

• Gravity Force

• Magnetic Force

• Normal Force

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