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</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can forces make objects do?

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

    What did Zara use to make her forcemeter better?

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

    What is the standard unit for measuring force?

    <p>Newtons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are standard units useful for measuring?

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

    What is gravity's effect on objects?

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

    What does gravity make things have?

    <p>Weight</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Gravity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is used to measure friction?

    <p>Forcemeter</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What direction does gravity pull objects towards?

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

    What is the standard unit for measuring length?

    <p>Meters</p> Signup and view all the answers

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