Forces and Structures Basics

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

Changes the location of the force

Affects the direction of the force

Influences the overall movement of the structure (correct)

Alters the mass of the structure

What does the location variable refer to in relation to a force?

Direction in which the sutures are being pushed

Size of the force

Amount of matter in an object

Where the force is being applied (correct)

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

Alters the mass of the structure

Influences whether the structure works with or against gravity (correct)

Changes the unit of force

Affects the size of the force

What is the unit of force in the metric system?

Newton Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between mass and weight?

Weight is influenced by gravity but mass is not affected Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between Newtons and Kilograms?

1 Newton is equal to 0.1 Kilograms Signup and view all the answers

Which type of force constantly changes?

Dynamic Load/Force Signup and view all the answers

What type of force squeezes something together?

Compression Signup and view all the answers

Which force involves pulling in the opposite direction?

Tension Signup and view all the answers

What force type refers to twisting something?

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

What does the location variable refer to in relation to a force?

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

What is the unit of force in the metric system?

What is the difference between mass and weight?

What is the relationship between Newtons and Kilograms?

Which type of force constantly changes?

What type of force squeezes something together?

Which force involves pulling in the opposite direction?

What force type refers to twisting something?

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