5 Questions
In physics, what is force defined as?
Force is an external agent capable of changing a body’s state of rest or motion. It has a magnitude and a direction.
What unit is used to measure force?
The SI unit of force is Newton (N).
What are the effects of force?
Force can make a body that is at rest to move, stop a moving body or slow it down, accelerate the speed of a moving body, and change the direction, shape, and size of a moving body.
How is motion defined in physics?
In physics, motion is defined as the change in position with respect to time. It refers to the movement of a body and can be described as a change in speed or a change in direction.
What are some terms that can be used to denote force?
Push, pull, stretch, and squeeze are terms that can be used to denote force.
This quiz tests your knowledge of the fundamental concept of force in physics. Explore the definition and characteristics of force, including how it is represented, its relationship to push and pull, and its role in causing unnatural motion.
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