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Which of the following is an example of a contact force?
Which of the following is an example of a contact force?
- Gravity
- Magnetism
- Friction (correct)
- Electromagnetic force
What happens to an object that has a net force of zero acting on it?
What happens to an object that has a net force of zero acting on it?
- It moves with a constant velocity (correct)
- It does not move at all
- It moves with an increasing velocity
- It moves with a decreasing velocity
Which of the following is an example of Newton's Third Law of Motion?
Which of the following is an example of Newton's Third Law of Motion?
- A skydiver falling from a plane
- A tennis ball hitting a racket (correct)
- A car accelerating on a straight road
- A person walking on a sidewalk
An object in motion will remain in motion unless acted upon by an unbalanced force
An object in motion will remain in motion unless acted upon by an unbalanced force
Gravity is an example of a non-contact force
Gravity is an example of a non-contact force
Friction is a force that always opposes motion
Friction is a force that always opposes motion
What is the difference between balanced and unbalanced forces?
What is the difference between balanced and unbalanced forces?
What is the relationship between mass and inertia?
What is the relationship between mass and inertia?
What is the difference between static and kinetic friction?
What is the difference between static and kinetic friction?
Motion and Stability: Forces and Interactions, grade 8 ______
Motion and Stability: Forces and Interactions, grade 8 ______
The study of forces and motion is important in understanding the behavior of ______
The study of forces and motion is important in understanding the behavior of ______
Newton's second law of motion states that force is equal to mass times ______
Newton's second law of motion states that force is equal to mass times ______
Study Notes
Types of Forces
- An example of a contact force is friction.
- Gravity is an example of a non-contact force.
Newton's Laws of Motion
- An object in motion will remain in motion unless acted upon by an unbalanced force.
- Newton's second law of motion states that force is equal to mass times acceleration.
- Newton's Third Law of Motion states that every action has an equal and opposite reaction.
Forces and Motion
- When an object has a net force of zero acting on it, it will remain stationary or maintain its motion.
- Balanced forces are when the sum of forces acting on an object is zero, resulting in no change in motion.
- Unbalanced forces are when the sum of forces acting on an object is not zero, resulting in a change in motion.
Friction
- Friction is a force that always opposes motion.
- There are two types of friction: static and kinetic friction.
- Static friction occurs when an object is stationary, while kinetic friction occurs when an object is moving.
Mass and Inertia
- The relationship between mass and inertia is that objects with more mass have more inertia.
- Inertia is the tendency of an object to resist changes in its motion.
Importance of Studying Forces and Motion
- The study of forces and motion is important in understanding the behavior of objects and their interactions.
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Test your knowledge of Motion and Stability with this grade 8 level quiz on Forces and Interactions. Challenge yourself with questions like, "Which of the following is an example of a contact force?" and "What happens to an object that has a net force of zero acting on it?" Explore Newton's Third Law of Motion with questions like "Which of the following is an example of Newton's Third Law of Motion?" Put your understanding to the test and improve your science skills with this quiz.
