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What is the standard unit of force?
What is the standard unit of force?
- Pounds
- Newtons (correct)
- Grams
- Kilograms
Why are standard units better than non-standard units for measuring forces?
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?
What is the force that pulls objects towards the Earth?
- Gravity (correct)
- Friction
- Tension
- Magnetism
What did Mae Jemison investigate related to forces?
What did Mae Jemison investigate related to forces?
What can forces make objects do?
What can forces make objects do?
What did Zara use to make her forcemeter better?
What did Zara use to make her forcemeter better?
What is the standard unit for measuring force?
What is the standard unit for measuring force?
Why are standard units useful for measuring?
Why are standard units useful for measuring?
What is gravity's effect on objects?
What is gravity's effect on objects?
What does gravity make things have?
What does gravity make things have?
Why do people and objects not fall off the Earth?
Why do people and objects not fall off the Earth?
What is the force that pulls things towards the center of the Earth?
What is the force that pulls things towards the center of the Earth?
What is used to measure friction?
What is used to measure friction?
What do standard units enable people to do with their measurements?
What do standard units enable people to do with their measurements?
What direction does gravity pull objects towards?
What direction does gravity pull objects towards?
What is the standard unit for measuring length?
What is the standard unit for measuring length?