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What is the definition of force?
What is the definition of force?
A force can only be applied by a person.
A force can only be applied by a person.
False
Name one everyday example of a force.
Name one everyday example of a force.
Opening a door
A force applied to an object can result in a change in _______.
A force applied to an object can result in a change in _______.
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Match the following actions with their types of force:
Match the following actions with their types of force:
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Which of the following is an example of a non-contact force?
Which of the following is an example of a non-contact force?
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Friction always speeds up the motion of objects.
Friction always speeds up the motion of objects.
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What force is responsible for a plastic comb attracting small bits of paper?
What force is responsible for a plastic comb attracting small bits of paper?
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What type of force always opposes the motion of one body over another?
What type of force always opposes the motion of one body over another?
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In non-contact forces, _______ is an example that involves pulling iron objects.
In non-contact forces, _______ is an example that involves pulling iron objects.
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Match the types of forces with their descriptions:
Match the types of forces with their descriptions:
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A non-contact force requires objects to be in direct contact with each other.
A non-contact force requires objects to be in direct contact with each other.
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What happens to a moving object when a force is applied in the opposite direction of its motion?
What happens to a moving object when a force is applied in the opposite direction of its motion?
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A force applied on an object by another object that is in direct contact with it is called a __________.
A force applied on an object by another object that is in direct contact with it is called a __________.
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Match the following types of forces with their examples:
Match the following types of forces with their examples:
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What happens when two forces act in the same direction on an object?
What happens when two forces act in the same direction on an object?
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When two equal forces act in opposite directions, the resultant force is equal to the sum of the forces.
When two equal forces act in opposite directions, the resultant force is equal to the sum of the forces.
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What is the SI unit of force?
What is the SI unit of force?
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A push or a pull is considered a _____ force.
A push or a pull is considered a _____ force.
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Match the following forces with their effects:
Match the following forces with their effects:
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Electrostatic force is a contact force.
Electrostatic force is a contact force.
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What happens to the nails when a container is placed on the wooden board?
What happens to the nails when a container is placed on the wooden board?
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The force acting normally per unit area of a surface is called ____.
The force acting normally per unit area of a surface is called ____.
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Match the following forces with their descriptions:
Match the following forces with their descriptions:
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Which of the following factors does pressure depend on?
Which of the following factors does pressure depend on?
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When lifting a bucket, we do not apply any force against gravity.
When lifting a bucket, we do not apply any force against gravity.
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____ Pascal is known for his work on fluids and pressure.
____ Pascal is known for his work on fluids and pressure.
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What happens to an object at rest when a force is applied to it?
What happens to an object at rest when a force is applied to it?
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Squeezing a toothpaste tube involves pushing the tube to get the paste out.
Squeezing a toothpaste tube involves pushing the tube to get the paste out.
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What is the measure of force's strength called?
What is the measure of force's strength called?
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A body is _____ when a force applied to it increases its length in the direction of the applied force.
A body is _____ when a force applied to it increases its length in the direction of the applied force.
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Match the following actions with their descriptions:
Match the following actions with their descriptions:
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Which of the following describes a force due to interaction?
Which of the following describes a force due to interaction?
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The size and shape of an object are irrelevant to its description.
The size and shape of an object are irrelevant to its description.
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What is an example of a situation where a force is applied to move an object?
What is an example of a situation where a force is applied to move an object?
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