Forces, Magnets, and Force Measurement Quiz
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What is the standard unit of force?

  • Pounds
  • Newtons (correct)
  • Grams
  • Kilograms

Why are standard units better than non-standard units for measuring forces?

  • Standard units allow for better comparison and communication (correct)
  • Standard units are easier to convert
  • Non-standard units are universally accepted
  • Non-standard units are more accurate

What is the force that pulls objects towards the Earth?

  • Gravity (correct)
  • Friction
  • Tension
  • Magnetism

What did Mae Jemison investigate related to forces?

<p>The forces experienced by astronauts in space (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can forces make objects do?

<p>Change shape (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Zara use to make her forcemeter better?

<p>100 gram masses (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the standard unit for measuring force?

<p>Newtons (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are standard units useful for measuring?

<p>Because everyone in the world can compare their measurements (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is gravity's effect on objects?

<p>It pulls them towards the centre of the Earth (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does gravity make things have?

<p>Weight (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why do people and objects not fall off the Earth?

<p>Because they can only fall towards the centre of the Earth due to gravity (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the force that pulls things towards the center of the Earth?

<p>Gravity (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is used to measure friction?

<p>Forcemeter (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do standard units enable people to do with their measurements?

<p>Compare their measurements with everyone in the world (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What direction does gravity pull objects towards?

<p>Towards the center of the Earth (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the standard unit for measuring length?

<p>Meters (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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