Forces Review

A space shuttle launching UPWARDS towards space demonstrates which type of force?

• push
• pull
• both

What is the RESULT of the force that causes a space shuttle to launch?

• change in speed
• change in direction
• change in BOTH speed and direction

A parachuter coming down to the ground for landing demonstrates what type of force?

• push
• pull
• both

What is the RESULT of the force that causes a parachuter to land?

• Change in speed
• Change in direction
• Change in BOTH speed and direction

A group of people moving a car that has broken down demonstrates what type of force?

• push
• pull
• both

What is the RESULT of the force that causes a group of people to move the car?

• Change in speed
• Change in direction
• Change in BOTH speed and direction

A group of children playing on a seesaw demonstrates what type of force? (Hint: Think about how a seesaw works)

• push
• pull
• Both

What is the RESULT of the force that causes these children to move on the seesaw?

• Change in speed
• Change in direction
• Change in BOTH speed and direction

Which type of force is being demonstrated when a baseball comes back down after being thrown into the air?

• Gravitational Force
• Applied Force
• Frictional Force (includes air resistance and water resistance)
• Electromagnetic force
• Normal Force

Which type of force is being demonstrated when a textbook is able to stay on the desk without moving?

• Normal Force
• Applied Force
• Gravitational Force
• Frictional Force (includes air resistance and water resistance)
• Electromagnetic force