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Which of the following is NOT a true statement about force?
Which of the following is NOT a true statement about force?
- Force can be measured in kilograms. (correct)
- Force is a push or a pull.
- Force can change the speed of an object.
- Force can change the direction of an object.
If you push a box across the floor, what type of force are you applying?
If you push a box across the floor, what type of force are you applying?
- Contact force (correct)
- Magnetic force
- Gravitational force
- Electrostatic force
Which of the following is an example of a force causing a change in the shape of an object?
Which of the following is an example of a force causing a change in the shape of an object?
- Swinging a pendulum
- Bouncing a ball
- Pulling a wagon
- Bending a paperclip (correct)
What is the term for the force per unit area?
What is the term for the force per unit area?
Why does a balloon expand when filled with air?
Why does a balloon expand when filled with air?
Flashcards
Force
Force
A push or pull that changes the state of motion of an object.
Applied Force
Applied Force
A force applied to an object causing a change in shape or movement.
Magnitude and Direction
Magnitude and Direction
Force has both size (magnitude) and orientation (direction).
Pressure
Pressure
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Atmospheric Pressure
Atmospheric Pressure
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