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What is the scientific term used to describe a push or a pull on an object?
What is the scientific term used to describe a push or a pull on an object?
- Motion
- Velocity
- Acceleration
- Force (correct)
What condition must be met for a force to come into play?
What condition must be met for a force to come into play?
- Interaction of at least two objects (correct)
- Only one object involved
- Objects must be in motion
- Objects must be stationary
In the game of tug-of-war, what happens when two teams pull equally hard on the rope?
In the game of tug-of-war, what happens when two teams pull equally hard on the rope?
- The game is called off
- The rope breaks
- The rope does not move (correct)
- The rope moves in a random direction
How are forces that act in opposite directions on an object related?
How are forces that act in opposite directions on an object related?
How is the strength of a force usually expressed?
How is the strength of a force usually expressed?
What is indicated by the distance moved by an object in unit time?
What is indicated by the distance moved by an object in unit time?
How can a moving object like a ball rolling on the ground slow down?
How can a moving object like a ball rolling on the ground slow down?
What makes an object change its direction of motion?
What makes an object change its direction of motion?
How is a force often applied to a ball in everyday experiences like kicking, pushing, and flicking?
How is a force often applied to a ball in everyday experiences like kicking, pushing, and flicking?
Which term is often used to describe actions like picking, opening, and hitting which result in a change in the state of motion of an object?
Which term is often used to describe actions like picking, opening, and hitting which result in a change in the state of motion of an object?
