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WorksheetsTypes of Forces 6.7A
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A force that resists motion between 2 surfaces that are pressed together.
Tension Force
Friction Force
Magnetic Force
The force that is transmitted through a string, rope, cable or wire when it is pulled tight by forces acting from opposite ends.
Buoyancy Force
Air Resistance
Tension Force
The force related to an object's or substance's ability to stretch or deform.
Elastic Force
Air Resistance
Spring Force
A type of fictional force that acts upon objects as they travel through the air.
Normal Force
Applied Force
Wind Resistance
An upward force exerted by a fluid that opposes the mass of an immersed object.
Tension Force
Buoyancy Force
Normal Force
A force that is applied to an object by a person or another object.
Spring Force
Normal Force
Applied Force
The support force exerted upon an object that is in contact with another stable object.
Gravity
Electrical Force
Normal Force
A force exerted by a compressed or stretched spring upon any object that is attached to it.
Spring Force
Tension Force
Elastic Force
The force of attraction between two masses.
Gravity Force
Magnetic Force
Normal Force
An attractive or repulsive force caused by the interaction between electrically charged particles.
Friction Force
Electrical Force
Buoyancy Force
The repelling or attracting force between a magnet and a ferromagnetic material (like iron).
Magnetic Force
Electrical Force
Gravity
What is a force?
push
none
push or pull
pull
How can forces affect objects?
change an object's size
changes the gravitational pull
changes speed and direction
all of the above
An example of friction is
a softball player sliding across the clay field to third base
ice melting
roller skating on a smooth surface
balloons sticking to a cat's fur
Mass is the amount of _________ in an object.
weight
matter
particles
atoms
What statement is true based on the image?
Scenario A has the weakest gravitational pull
the smaller object has more mass, so it has a stronger gravitational pull on the larger object
Although the objects are equal in mass in Scenario C, it has the weakest gravitational pull
Gravity isn't illustrated in any scenario
Any object with mass is attracted to any other object with mass.
true
false
The amount of gravitational force between objects depends on the _______ between them and the ______ of each.
gravity,mass
distance,mass
weight,gravity
distance,gravity
What is a pulling force that pulls things down towards the center of the Earth?
friction
applied force
magnetic force
gravity
What is a push or pull that causes motion?
force
gravity
friction
buoyancy
What is a pulling force when placed near magnetic objects and other magnets with opposite poles. A pushing force when next to a magnet with the same pole facing?
force
gravity
magnetic force
air resistance
The forces that need two objects to be in contact with each other are called.......
contact forces
non-contact forces
electric forces
magnetic forces
what force is pulling the apple down?
gravitational force
tension
normal reaction
what is the force shown in the picture?
magnetic force
electric force
applied force
Is the force of attraction that the body with mass exerts on another.
Tension
Push or pull
Gravity
Normal force
What force ultimately slows the roller coaster to a stop?
Applied
Normal
Friction
Gravitational
Force created between two touching forces is ______ force
gravitational
seen
contact
friction
as the mass of an object increases, the pull of gravity...
Increases
Decreases
Stays the same
Choose all the examples that demonstrate the force of friction.
A. A bike rolling down a hill
B. Rubbing hands together to keep warm
C. Air rushing over and around a car as it drives down the road
D. A pot resting on a silicone pad to absorb heat from cooking
Generated between two bodies in contact with each other by resistance to rubbing between them.
Push or pull
Tension
Elasticity
Friction
A force that resists motion between two surfaces that are pressed together
bouyancy
air resistance
friction
gravity
The action or process of moving or being moved
rest
energy
inertia
motion
The unit of measurement for force is:
Newton
Kilogram
Kilometer
Joule
This force is a non-contact force
magnetic
normal
tension
spring
What force brings the pencil down towards the Earth?
Friction
Magnetic
Electric
Gravitational
What type of force helps slow down a moving car?
normal force
gravitational force
electrical force
frictional force
A force between two objects that are TOUCHING is a
Non-contact Force
Contact Force
Gravitational Force
Jedi Force
A force applied to another object that is NOT in direct contact with it is a
Contact Force
Jedi Force
Non-contact Force
Gravitational Force
An area surrounding an electron that exerts a force on nearby charges is a(n)
Electric Field
Magnetic Field
Gravitational Field
Baseball Field
Gravitational Force is
A contact force that resists the motion of two objects that are touching
A force that acts between objects that are electrically charged
The force of attraction or repulsion between unlike or like poles
A force of attraction between any two objects in the universe
This image represents electrical field lines that will
Attract
Repel
This image represents the field lines of electrical charges that will
Attract
Repel
As distance between two objects DECREASES, the gravitational force between them
Decreases
Stays the same
Ceases to exist
Increases
Frictional Force
Contact Force
Non-Contact Force
What is a force?
The amount of electric charge an object has.
A measure of an object's energy.
A push or a pull.
How much energy it takes to move something?
Force created between two touching forces is ______ force
gravitational
normal
applied
friction
Force of attraction (pulling) between two objects. (Every object experiences this on earth)
gravitational
normal
applied
friction
Support force exerted up into an object.
gravitational
normal
applied
friction
Force that resists motion between two surfaces.
gravitational
normal
applied
friction
Leanna decided to rearrange her bedroom by moving her dresser to the opposite wall. She tried pushing it, but found that the dresser would not move. What force was Leanne NOT able to overcome?
normal force
gravitational force
tension force
frictional force
Is the force usually exerted by a surface that an object is on
Friction
Normal force
Elasticity
Tension
what is a force?
a push or a pull
change in displacement
change in direction
Contact force
A force that can only be applied with touch
A force that can act at a distance
What is a force that acts at a distance?
A force that requires contact
can be applied without contact between objects
What force is your chair acting upon you right now so you don't fall to the floor?
applied
normal
gravity
friction
Magnetic force is
a contact force
what holds us to the Earth's surface
a form of friction
a noncontact force
An example of friction is
a softball player sliding across the clay field to third base
ice melting
roller skating on a smooth surface
balloons sticking to a cat's fur
Gravity is
a contact force that pulls objects down
a force that resists sliding motion
a noncontact attractive force
humans walking on Earth
The amount of gravitational force between objects depends on the _______ between them and the ______ of each.
gravity,mass
distance,mass
weight,gravity
distance,gravity
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Applied forces are usually:
Unintentional
Intentional
Invisible
Unnecessary
What is the main characteristic of applied forces?
They are accidental
They are intentional
They are invisible
They are weak
Which force acts perpendicular to the surface of contact?
Gravitational force
Normal force
Frictional force
Tension force
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of normal force?
It acts perpendicular to the surface
It supports objects against gravity
It acts parallel to the surface
It prevents objects from falling through surfaces
What is the primary function of the normal force?
To create motion
To provide support
To generate heat
To cause friction
A force that resists motion between 2 surfaces that are pressed together.
Tension Force
Friction Force
Magnetic Force
A force that is applied to an object by a person or another object.
Spring Force
Normal Force
Applied Force
The support force exerted upon an object that is in contact with another stable object.
Gravity
Electrical Force
Normal Force
The force of attraction between two masses.
Gravity Force
Magnetic Force
Normal Force
The repelling or attracting force between a magnet and a ferromagnetic material (like iron).
Magnetic Force
Electrical Force
Gravity
What is a Force?
The distance
Mass
A push or pull
Give me a failing grade
Magnets can be a useful tool. Look closely at the picture below which shows a magnet and various metal objects.
What will happen as the magnet moves closer to the metal objects?
The magnet will attract the objects.
The magnet will become heavier.
The magnet will push the objects away
Nothing will happen to the objects
_________ opposes motion.
acceleration
gravity
friction
inertia
An object drops due to the force of _____________.
inertia
momentum
friction
gravity
What force holds the planets in motion around the sun?
Magnetic
Electrical
Gravitational
Air Resistance
What force ultimately slows the roller coaster to a stop?
Applied
Normal
Friction
Gravitational
If I were to put a glass on the table why would it not fall?
The force it is on is pushing back with the same force.
The friction is creating a force that prevents the glass from falling.
The glass has no water in it so the glass would not fall.
Non of the above.
Contact force
A force that can only be applied with touch
A force that can act at a distance
Applied force
Contact force
Force at a distance
Normal Force
Contact force
Force at a distance
Friction
Contact Force
Force at a distance
Newton is the unit for force.
True
False
What force ultimately slows the roller coaster to a stop?
Applied
Normal
Friction
Gravitational
Rina’s mother asked her to help move some items from the hall closet to the garage. One item she wanted to move was a large box of old school books. Rina tried to lift the box, but could not pick it up. What force was Rina NOT able to overcome?
frictional force
gravitational force
applied force
normal force
Leanna decided to rearrange her bedroom by moving her dresser to the opposite wall. She tried pushing it, but found that the dresser would not move. What force was Leanne NOT able to overcome?
normal force
gravitational force
tension force
frictional force
Look at the illustration below of a block sitting on a table-top. The magnified view illustrates a force that exists between the two objects.
Which type of force is demonstrated in the magnified view?
normal force
applied force
gravitational force
frictional force
What type of friction is not moving?
static
kinetic
fluid
How do the magnitudes of static and kinetic friction compare?
They are equal
The magnitude of kinetic friction is greater
The magnitude of static friction is greater
What best describes what the normal force would look like here?
Straight down and parallel to the gravitational force
Directly upward
Straight to the right
Upward but at an angle
What is gravity?
A force that pushes objects away from each other.
A force that pulls objects toward each other, such as the Earth pulling us down.
A type of energy that causes objects to move in circles.
A phenomenon that only occurs in space.
What is friction?
A force that accelerates the motion of two surfaces in contact.
A force that opposes the motion of two surfaces that are in contact.
A type of energy generated by moving objects.
A measure of the speed of an object in motion.
What is a balanced force?
Balanced forces are equal in size and opposite in direction, resulting in no change in motion.
Balanced forces are unequal in size and act in the same direction, causing acceleration.
Balanced forces are forces that do not act on an object at all, resulting in no motion.
Balanced forces are forces that are equal in size and act in the same direction, causing a constant speed.
What does friction cause?
It makes things slow down or stop.
It makes things speed up.
It has no effect on motion.
It changes the direction of motion.
Friction is a force created by-----
rubbing
pulling
pushing
lifting
What is air resistance?
A force that propels an object forward through the air.
A force that opposes the motion of an object through the air.
A type of friction that occurs on solid surfaces.
A gravitational force acting on objects in the atmosphere.
What is an unbalanced force?
Unbalanced forces are equal in magnitude and direction.
Unbalanced forces can cause an object to start moving, stop moving, or change direction.
Unbalanced forces always act in pairs and cancel each other out.
Unbalanced forces are only present when an object is at rest.
What is a force?
A force is a push or pull that can change the motion of an object.
A force is a type of energy that can be stored.
A force is a measurement of an object's mass.
A force is a reaction that occurs only in living organisms.
What are the two main types of forces?
Frictional forces and gravitational forces.
Contact forces and non-contact forces.
Magnetic forces and electrical forces.
Tension forces and normal forces.
What is an example of a non-contact force?
The gravitational pull between the Earth and the Moon.
Friction between two surfaces.
The tension in a rope during a tug-of-war.
The normal force acting on a book resting on a table.
What is an example of a contact force?
Pushing a door open.
Gravity pulling an object down.
Magnetism between two magnets.
The force of friction in space.
