Gr 11 Physical Sciences: Ch 2.1 Force
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What is a force?

  • A force is a type of energy.
  • A force is anything that can cause a change to objects. (correct)
  • A force is a type of motion.
  • A force is a type of speed.
  • What is an example of a contact force?

  • The force used to push or pull objects. (correct)
  • The force of gravity acting on the Moon.
  • The force of magnetism between two magnets.
  • The force of electricity between two protons.
  • What is the unit of force in the International System of Units (SI)?

  • Joule (J)
  • Kilogram (kg)
  • Newton (N) (correct)
  • Meter (m)
  • What is the resultant force?

    <p>The vector sum of all the forces acting on an object.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of force is the normal force?

    <p>Perpendicular force.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the direction of the normal force?

    <p>Perpendicular to the surface.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the friction force?

    <p>A force that opposes the motion of an object in contact with a surface.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the direction of the friction force?

    <p>Parallel to the surface.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What determines the magnitude of the frictional force?

    <p>Both the nature of the surfaces in contact and the magnitude of the normal force</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between static and kinetic friction?

    <p>Static friction is present when an object is not moving, while kinetic friction is present when an object is moving</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the coefficient of friction?

    <p>A constant that depends on the nature of the surfaces in contact</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the formula for the maximum static frictional force?

    <p>$f_{max,s} = \mu_s N$</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a force diagram?

    <p>To sketch all the forces acting on a system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the formula for the x-component of a force $F$ at an angle $\theta$?

    <p>$F_{gx} = F_g \sin(\theta)$</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do you find the resultant force?

    <p>By drawing a free body diagram and using vector addition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of resolving forces into components?

    <p>To simplify the calculation of the resultant force</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic of a non-contact force?

    <p>It can cause a change to an object without physical contact</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of the resultant force on an object?

    <p>It has the same effect as all the individual forces acting together</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the normal force exerted by a surface on an object?

    <p>A force that balances the gravitational force pulling the object down</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the direction of the friction force acting on an object?

    <p>Parallel to the surface</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between a contact force and a non-contact force?

    <p>A contact force requires physical contact, while a non-contact force does not</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of a force that can change the shape of an object?

    <p>The force used to push or pull objects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the magnitude of the normal force exerted by a surface on an object?

    <p>Equal to the gravitational force pulling the object down</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of force as a vector quantity?

    <p>It has both magnitude and direction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main reason for the difference in the coefficient of friction for static and kinetic friction?

    <p>The surfaces in contact are deformed differently for static and kinetic friction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A force of 50 N is applied to an object at an angle of 30° to the horizontal. What is the y-component of the force?

    <p>43.3 N</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A rope is used to lift a heavy object. What type of force is present in the rope?

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

    A force diagram is a graphical representation of all the forces acting on an object. What is the main purpose of a force diagram?

    <p>To visualize and analyze the forces acting on an object</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A block is placed on a horizontal surface. What is the direction of the normal force acting on the block?

    <p>Upwards and perpendicular to the surface</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A car is moving up an inclined plane. What is the main reason for the normal force being less than the weight of the car?

    <p>The normal force is not acting perpendicular to the inclined plane</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A force of 20 N is acting at an angle of 60° to the horizontal. What is the x-component of the force?

    <p>17.3 N</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A free-body diagram is a graphical representation of an object and all the forces acting on it. What is the main advantage of using a free-body diagram?

    <p>It helps to visualize and analyze the forces acting on an object</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of resolving forces into components?

    <p>To simplify calculations involving inclined planes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between the static frictional force and the normal force?

    <p>The static frictional force can vary up to a maximum value dependent on the normal force</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the benefit of using a free-body diagram?

    <p>It provides a clear visual representation of all the forces acting on an object</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the formula for the kinetic frictional force?

    <p>f_k = μ_k N</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the direction of the tension force in an object providing support?

    <p>The direction of the force is parallel to the object's surface</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a force diagram?

    <p>To provide a visual representation of all the forces acting on an object</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of the angle of inclination on the normal force?

    <p>The normal force decreases as the angle of inclination increases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the formula for the y-component of a force F at an angle θ?

    <p>F_gy = F_g cos(θ)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of classifying forces as contact or non-contact forces?

    <p>To understand the nature of the force and its interaction with objects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of a non-contact force that can cause a change in the shape of an object?

    <p>Gravity, such as the Earth's pull on the Moon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between the normal force and the gravitational force when an object is placed on a surface?

    <p>The normal force balances the gravitational force</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of the friction force?

    <p>It opposes the motion of an object in contact with a surface</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the vector nature of force?

    <p>It enables us to determine the direction of the force</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the resultant force responsible for?

    <p>Having the same effect as all the individual forces acting together</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are fundamental principles learned in physics applicable to different forces?

    <p>Because forces have the same underlying principles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A force F is applied to an object at an angle θ to the horizontal. What is the direction of the x-component of the force?

    <p>Parallel to the horizontal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A block is placed on a surface with a coefficient of kinetic friction μk. If the block starts moving, what happens to the frictional force?

    <p>It decreases to a value less than the maximum static frictional force</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main advantage of using a free-body diagram?

    <p>It provides a clear representation of all forces acting on an object</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A rope is used to lift a heavy object. What type of force is present in the rope?

    <p>Tension force</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between the coefficient of friction and the normal force?

    <p>The coefficient of friction is directly proportional to the normal force</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A car is moving up an inclined plane. What happens to the normal force?

    <p>It decreases and becomes less than the weight of the car</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of resolving forces into components?

    <p>To analyze the forces acting on an object in a particular direction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main reason for the difference in the coefficient of friction for static and kinetic friction?

    <p>The difference in the adhesive properties of the surfaces</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A force is applied to an object at an angle of 45° to the horizontal. If the vertical component of the force is 10 N, what is the magnitude of the force?

    <p>10√2 N</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about the resultant force is false?

    <p>The resultant force is always greater than the individual forces.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A block is placed on a surface with a coefficient of friction of 0.5. If the normal force is 20 N, what is the maximum static frictional force?

    <p>10 N</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of a force that can change the direction of a moving object?

    <p>Frictional force</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A force is applied to an object at an angle of 30° to the horizontal. If the horizontal component of the force is 20 N, what is the magnitude of the force?

    <p>20√3 N</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic of both contact and non-contact forces?

    <p>They can change the shape of an object.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A force is applied to an object at an angle of 60° to the horizontal. If the vertical component of the force is 15 N, what is the horizontal component of the force?

    <p>15/√3 N</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic of a non-contact force?

    <p>It does not have to touch an object to cause a change.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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