Understanding Forces

What is a force primarily described as?

• A form of matter

• A push or pull

• A state of rest

• A type of energy

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

• The force of a falling leaf

• The force of a magnet

• The force of a gentle breeze

• The force of an earthquake

What type of force is responsible for keeping planets in orbit around the Sun?

• Magnetic force

• Gravitational force

• Nuclear force

• Frictional force

What is the force called that acts on an object immersed in a fluid?

• Compression

• Upthrust

• Friction

• Tension

Which force acts in the opposite direction to the motion of an object through air?

• Nuclear force

• Air resistance

• Magnetic force

• Gravitational force