Force Definition and Its Effects on Structures Quiz

What is the unit of force according to the text?

How does changing the direction of a force affect a structure?

What is the relationship between mass and force?

How does changing the location of an object impact its weight?

What is the correct unit of mass according to the text?

How does changing the size of a force affect a structure?

What is affected by changing the location where a force is applied?

Force

Force is a push or pull that tends to cause an object to change its movement or shape.
There are three variables that affect force: magnitude, location, and direction.
Magnitude: the size of the force, which affects the overall movement of the structure.
Location: where the force is being applied, which affects how the structure reacts to the force.
Direction: the direction in which the force is being applied, which can work with or against gravity.

Unit of Force

The unit of force is the newton (N).

Mass

Mass is the amount of matter in an object, which remains constant regardless of location.
Weight is affected by gravity and changes with location, but mass remains the same.
The unit of mass is the kilogram (kg).

Similarities and Differences between Mass and Force

Mass is a measure of the amount of material in an object, while force is a push or pull that causes an object to change its movement or shape.
Mass is measured in kilograms (kg), while force is measured in newtons (N).
Weight is a force that is affected by gravity, whereas mass is a constant property of an object.

This quiz covers the definition of force as a push or pull that can change an object's movement or shape, as well as the three factors that force depends on: magnitude, location, and direction. Learn how changing these variables can impact the structure's overall behavior.