Worksheets1.8 tension and up thrust
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
1. What happens if the weight of an object is greater than the upthrust?
it floats
it sinks
it bounces
it vibrates
2. What is the type of force in a rope when the rope is stretch by a weight?
Tension
Gravitational force.
Upthrust.
Thrust.
3. Why do boats float?
The material they are made up of.
Their volume gives them a large density
Their hollow shape leads to a low density.
4. Identify on what factor upthrust depends on?
Density of the liquid
Density of the object
mass of the object
5. The up thrust and weight act in ___________
same direction
opposite direction
upward
downward
6. Which word describes an object that will not return to its original shape when forces are removed?
Plastic
Linear
Elastic
Which word describes an object that will return to its original shape when forces are removed?
Plastic
Linear
Elastic
How will we know if a substance is less dense than water?
Upthrust is less than weight
It will sink
It will float
9. What is density?
Mass per unit volume
Volume per unit mass
Volume per unit mass
10. Which two forces act on an object in water?
gravity and upthrust
friction and gravity
