15 Questions
What force is exerted through a fully stretched object?
Tension
What force is the attraction or repulsion between two charged objects?
Electric force
What force is exerted between two magnetic poles?
Magnetic force
What type of diagrams provide a visual representation of an object and the forces acting on it?
Free-body diagrams
In a free-body diagram, what does the size of the arrow represent?
The relative magnitude of the force
What force opposes the gravitational force when an object is resting on a surface?
Normal force
What force is present when an object is moving across a surface?
Friction
What force acts on an object as it encounters air resistance while falling?
Air resistance
Which force is always equal in magnitude and opposite in direction to gravity?
Normal force
What is the force that occurs when two objects rub against each other, restricting or preventing motion?
Friction
Which force is responsible for pulling objects down to Earth?
Gravity
What is the force applied to one object from another, like pushing on a piece of furniture to move it across the floor?
Applied force
Which force acts on an object in the air, like when a feather slowly floats to the ground instead of dropping quickly?
Air resistance
What is the force that balances the weight of an object on a surface?
Normal force
What is an object's weight caused by?
Gravity
Test your knowledge of the different types of forces that can act on objects with this quiz. From gravity to friction, this quiz will challenge you to identify and understand the various forces that affect stationary and moving objects.
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