5 Questions
What is the primary effect of a force acting on a body?
It changes or tends to change the motion of the body
Which of the following characteristics of a force is NOT necessary to determine its effects on a body?
The temperature at which the force is applied
In the M.K.S. system of units, what is the unit used to express the magnitude of a force?
Kilogram-force (kgf)
What is the relationship between the units of force in the M.K.S. and S.I. systems?
1 kgf = 9.81 N
Which of the following is NOT a possible effect of a force acting on a body?
Increasing the mass of the body
Test your knowledge on force and its effects by answering questions about the definition of force, its characteristics, and how it affects the motion and internal stresses of a body.
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