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?

The forces experienced by astronauts in space Signup and view all the answers

What can forces make objects do?

Change shape Signup and view all the answers

What did Zara use to make her forcemeter better?

100 gram masses Signup and view all the answers

What is the standard unit for measuring force?

Newtons Signup and view all the answers

Why are standard units useful for measuring?

Because everyone in the world can compare their measurements Signup and view all the answers

What is gravity's effect on objects?

It pulls them towards the centre of the Earth Signup and view all the answers

What does gravity make things have?

Weight Signup and view all the answers

Why do people and objects not fall off the Earth?

Because they can only fall towards the centre of the Earth due to gravity Signup and view all the answers

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

Gravity Signup and view all the answers

What is used to measure friction?

Forcemeter Signup and view all the answers

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

Compare their measurements with everyone in the world Signup and view all the answers

What direction does gravity pull objects towards?

Towards the center of the Earth Signup and view all the answers

What is the standard unit for measuring length?

Meters Signup and view all the answers

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