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What type of force helps a moving object to stop?
What type of force helps a moving object to stop?
Which force helps a stationary object to move?
Which force helps a stationary object to move?
What type of force is demonstrated when rubbing hands together?
What type of force is demonstrated when rubbing hands together?
Which force helps change the shape of an object?
Which force helps change the shape of an object?
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Which simple machine involves a bar turning around a point called the fulcrum?
Which simple machine involves a bar turning around a point called the fulcrum?
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When is work considered done on an object?
When is work considered done on an object?
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What is force according to the text?
What is force according to the text?
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How is force useful to us based on the text?
How is force useful to us based on the text?
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What causes a moving object to stop or change direction according to the text?
What causes a moving object to stop or change direction according to the text?
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What type of force helps make things go faster or slower?
What type of force helps make things go faster or slower?
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Which action requires force according to the text?
Which action requires force according to the text?
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Which scenario illustrates the use of force changing the shape of an object?
Which scenario illustrates the use of force changing the shape of an object?
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What is the force that pulls everything towards the center of the Earth?
What is the force that pulls everything towards the center of the Earth?
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Why does a ball fall to the ground when thrown up in the air?
Why does a ball fall to the ground when thrown up in the air?
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What is the force that acts between two objects to slow down or stop one of them?
What is the force that acts between two objects to slow down or stop one of them?
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What is the role of friction in helping you hold a pencil?
What is the role of friction in helping you hold a pencil?
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Why does a ball rolling on the ground eventually slow down and stop?
Why does a ball rolling on the ground eventually slow down and stop?
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Why does the force of gravity become weaker as something moves farther away from the Earth?
Why does the force of gravity become weaker as something moves farther away from the Earth?
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Study Notes
Types of Forces
- There are two main types of forces: Gravitational force (Gravity) and Frictional force (Friction)
Gravitational Force (Gravity)
- Gravity is the force that pulls everything towards the center of the Earth
- It is what keeps us on the ground and prevents us from floating away
- Gravity gets weaker as the distance from the Earth increases
- Astronauts float in space because of the weaker gravity
- Gravity is a pulling force
Frictional Force (Friction)
- Friction is the force that acts between two objects to slow down or stop one of them
- Friction occurs when two surfaces are in contact with each other
- Friction helps us hold objects, like a pencil, without them slipping away
- Friction is necessary, but too much friction can be bad
Work
- Work is done when a force is applied to an object and the object moves
- If the force is applied but the object does not move, work is not done
- Work is done when the force is applied in the direction of the object's movement
Simple Machines
- Simple machines are tools that help us do work easier and faster
- Examples of simple machines include: lever, inclined plane, pulley, wheel-and-axle, screw, and wedge
- A lever is a simple machine that helps us lift, pull, or push things
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Learn about the different types of forces, such as gravitational force or gravity and frictional force or friction. Understand how these forces impact objects in our daily lives.
