Understanding Applied Forces

What is an applied force?

• A force that acts without contact

• A force applied by a person or object onto another object

• A force that only exists in space

• A force that cannot change motion

What can an applied force do to an object?

• Make it disappear

• Change its color

• Change its motion

• Make it heavier

In which direction does a push force move an object?

• Towards the person or object pushing

• Away from the person or object pushing

• In a circular motion

• Upwards

What is a pull force?

• A force that makes an object spin

• A force that causes an object to move towards the person or object pulling

• A force that makes an object float

• A force that makes an object disappear

What happens when more than one applied force acts on an object?

• The object will always stop moving

• The object will move in the direction of the strongest force

• The object will move in a random direction

• The object will not move at all

How do we usually denote the direction of an applied force?

• With a number

• With a color

• With an arrow

• With a sound

Which of the following is an example of a push force?

• Pulling a rope

• Kicking a ball

• Lifting a book

• Dropping a pen

Which of the following is an example of a pull force?

• Pushing a door open

• Pulling a wagon

• Throwing a ball

• Jumping up

What is the effect of an applied force on a moving object?

• It can only make the object move faster

• It can slow down or stop the object

• It can change the object's color

• It can make the object invisible

What is the main reason to note the direction of an applied force?

• To know the color of the force

• To determine the motion of the object

• To measure the weight of the object

• To calculate the temperature of the object