Types of Forces Vocabulary

What is gravity?

• A force that pushes things away from each other

• A force that pulls things toward each other

• A type of energy

• A type of matter

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Which example describes gravity's effect on us?

• Gravity makes us fly

• Gravity keeps us on the ground

• Gravity makes us invisible

• Gravity makes us lighter

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What is the main function of gravity as described in the definition?

• To create light

• To pull things toward each other

• To generate heat

• To make sound

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What is the effect of gravity on objects with mass?

• It makes them lighter

• It pulls them toward each other

• It makes them invisible

• It pushes them apart

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In which situation would you want to reduce friction?

• When driving a car

• When using a slide

• When climbing a hill

• When writing with a pencil

What is the main function of magnetism in the context of the text?

• To create heat

• To produce light

• To attract or repel metal objects

• To generate sound

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Which of the following is an example of an applied force?

• The wind blowing

• A magnet attracting metal

• Pushing a door to open it

• Water flowing in a river

What happens when you apply a force to an object?

• The object always breaks

• The object changes color

• The object moves or changes

• The object becomes heavier

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Which action is NOT an example of applying force?

• Pulling a suitcase

• Pushing a door

• Sitting still

• Kicking a ball

Which of the following is NOT a result of applied force?

• Movement

• Change

• Color change

• Staying still

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