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WorksheetsForce Basics
Total questions: 21
Worksheet time: 11mins
Which of the following is a force?
Mass
displacement
Weight
Speed
Force is:
A push or pull that can change the shape or motion of an object.
The total of all forces acting on an object.
Forces that are equal in size but opposite in direction resulting in a net force of 0.
Forces that are not equal in size or not opposite in direction resulting in a net force greater than 0.
Contact Forces are:
A push or pull that can change the shape or motion of an object.
Forces that require objects to be in direct contact.
Forces that are equal in size but opposite in direction resulting in a net force of 0.
Forces that do not require objects to be in direct contact.
Field (Non-Contact) Forces are:
A push or pull that can change the shape or motion of an object.
Forces that require objects to be in direct contact.
Forces that are equal in size but opposite in direction resulting in a net force of 0.
Forces that do not require objects to be in direct contact.
Force is a vector.
True
False
The upward force of support applied to an object by the object it is sitting on.
Net Force
Normal Force
Frictional Force
The force applied by friction as one objects slides over another.
Net Force
Normal Force
Applied Force
Frictional Force
The force applied by a rope, string, or cable on an object.
Tension Force
Gravitational Force
Shear Force
Air Resistance
The force applied by air as an object moves through it. Also called Drag.
Tension Force
Gravitational Force
Spring Force
Air Resisitance
A ____________ is a push or a pull on an object.
friction
force
magnet
gravity
True or False. Forces cause objects to accelerate?
True
False
What letter or symbol is used to represent forces?
X
F
L
C
Which of these four fundamental forces is the weakest?
gravitational
electromagnetic
weak nuclear
strong nuclear
Which of these four fundamental forces is the strongest?
gravitational
electromagnetic
weak nuclear
strong nuclear
Which of these four fundamental forces deals with magnets?
gravitational
electromagnetic
weak nuclear
strong nuclear
True or False. A newton is approximately equal to 1/2 pound
true
false
True or False. Mechanical forces can travel through the emptiness of space
True
False
