Gr 9 NATURAL SCIENCES: CH 3.1 Types of forces
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What is the unit of measurement for force?

  • meter
  • joule
  • kilogram
  • newton (correct)

    • What happens when an object's velocity changes over time due to a force?

  • It remains stationary
  • It accelerates (correct)
  • It decelerates
  • It displaces

    • What is the result of balanced forces acting on an object?

  • The object decelerates
  • The object accelerates
  • The object remains stationary (correct)
  • The object moves in one direction

    • What is the term for the rate at which an object's velocity changes over time?

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

    What happens when one object exerts a force on another?

    <p>The second object exerts an equal and opposite force</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the combined effect of multiple forces acting on an object?

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

    How are forces typically represented?

    <p>Using arrows</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the direction of the arrow represent in a force diagram?

    <p>The direction of the force</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the net force in the scenario where Jabu pulls Rod's arm with a force of 10 N to the left and Viantha pulls Rod's other arm with a force of 6 N to the right?

    <p>4 N to the left</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is used to measure forces?

    <p>Spring balance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between the distance a spring moves and the force applied, according to Hooke's Law?

    <p>The distance is directly proportional to the force</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of force is an example of a contact force?

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

    Which type of force is an example of a non-contact force?

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

    What is an example of an object exerting a force on another object without touching?

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

    Why is it important to understand the types of forces and how they interact?

    <p>To understand the principles of motion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of a force on an object's motion?

    <p>It changes the direction of the object</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result when the forces acting on an object are unequal?

    <p>The object moves in the direction of the greater force</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the law that states when one object exerts a force on another, the second object exerts an equal and opposite force?

    <p>Newton's Third Law of Motion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when a force is applied to an object, changing its shape?

    <p>The object deforms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the speed and direction of a moving object?

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

    What happens when two forces of equal size but opposite direction act on an object?

    <p>The object remains stationary</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of using arrows to represent forces?

    <p>To show the direction and magnitude of the force</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When measuring force using a spring balance, what determines the distance the spring moves?

    <p>The size of the force applied</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between contact forces and non-contact forces?

    <p>Contact forces require physical contact, non-contact forces do not</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the net force direction in the scenario where Jabu pulls Rod's arm with a force of 8 N to the left and Viantha pulls Rod's other arm with a force of 4 N to the right?

    <p>To the left</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of a force that can act over long distances?

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

    What is the purpose of understanding the types of forces and how they interact?

    <p>To better grasp the principles governing motion and the effects of different forces</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the length of the arrow in a force diagram represent?

    <p>The magnitude of the force</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of a force that requires physical contact?

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

    What is the result of combining forces of 3 N to the left and 2 N to the right?

    <p>A net force of 1 N to the left</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of understanding the different types of forces?

    <p>To grasp the principles governing motion and the effects of different forces in various scenarios</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following forces would not be considered a contact force?

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

    What is the key difference between contact and non-contact forces?

    <p>Contact forces require physical contact, while non-contact forces do not</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Hooke's Law, what is the relationship between the force applied to a spring and its resulting movement?

    <p>The distance a spring moves is directly proportional to the force applied</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct way to calculate the net force acting on an object?

    <p>Add the forces acting in one direction and subtract the forces acting in the opposite direction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of an object exerting a force on another object without physical contact?

    <p>A magnet attracting a paper clip</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do we use arrows to represent forces in diagrams?

    <p>To indicate the direction and magnitude of the force</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What determines the direction of the net force acting on an object?

    <p>The combination of forces acting in one direction and subtracting the forces acting in the opposite direction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when an object's velocity changes over time due to a force, and its acceleration is zero?

    <p>The object's velocity remains constant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of an object exerting a force on another object without touching, according to Newton's Third Law of Motion?

    <p>The second object exerts an equal and opposite force on the first object</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the net force when multiple forces act on an object, and their combined effect is zero?

    <p>Zero, because the forces are balanced</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when a force is applied to an object, and its shape changes, but its motion remains constant?

    <p>The force is only acting on the object's shape</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the direction of the net force when an object is moving in a circular path?

    <p>Radial to the circular path</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of combining forces of 5 N to the left and 3 N to the right?

    <p>A net force of 2 N to the left</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between the force applied to an object and its resulting acceleration?

    <p>The force is directly proportional to the acceleration</p> Signup and view all the answers

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