Physics Force and Interactions Quiz

A push or pull that can change the motion of an object. It has both magnitude and direction.

A unit of force equal to the force required to lift a 1 kg mass vertically.

A unit of force equal to the force required to lift a 1 g mass vertically.

Force acting in the same direction add up to create a larger force.

Forces acting in opposite directions cancel each other out.

Force can cause a stationary object to move.

Force can bring a moving object to a stop.

Force can change the speed of a moving object, either making it go faster or slower.

A force that acts through direct contact between two objects.

A force exerted by muscles to create movement.

A force that opposes the motion of an object sliding on a surface.

A force that acts between objects without any physical contact.

A force exerted by a magnet on objects made of iron, cobalt, and nickel.

A force that attracts objects with mass towards each other.

The force that causes objects to slow down and stop.

A push or pull that can change an object's motion, direction, or shape.

Forces occur when two objects interact with each other. One object exerts a force on the other.

The combined effect of all forces acting on an object. It can be thought of as a single force that produces the same overall effect.

Forces that balance each other out, resulting in no change in the object's motion.

Forces that do not balance each other out, resulting in a change in the object's motion.

The standard unit of measurement for force.

The strength or magnitude of a force is measured in newtons.

The CGS unit of force, also called a dyne. It is frequently used in physics.

The force exerted by an electrically charged object on another object.

The force acting on an object perpendicular to its surface, per unit area.

Tractors with wider tires distribute their weight over a larger area, reducing the pressure on the soil.

Sharp tools concentrate force on a small area, increasing pressure for cutting or piercing.

Wide straps on backpacks distribute the weight over a larger area, reducing pressure on the shoulders.

The amount of force acting over a specific area is key to determining the effectiveness of cutting tools.

The pressure exerted by liquids is due to the weight of the liquid pressing down on the base of the container.

A U-shaped glass tube filled with a liquid, used to measure differences in pressure at two points.

The force exerted by gases on the walls of their container due to the collisions of gas molecules.

The pressure exerted by the Earth's atmosphere due to its weight. It's the force per unit area exerted on the surface of the Earth.

They distribute the weight of a train over a larger area, preventing the railway lines from sinking.

A simple device like a manometer or a barometer is used to measure the difference in pressure at two points.

They keep the railway lines from sinking into the ground due to the train's weight.