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What is the weight of a 5 kg cat on the Moon?
What is the weight of a 5 kg cat on the Moon?
8.33 N
What is the force that causes an object to attract another object due to their mass?
What is the force that causes an object to attract another object due to their mass?
The weight of an object changes depending on the gravitational field strength of the planet it is on.
The weight of an object changes depending on the gravitational field strength of the planet it is on.
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A force that slows down a moving object in water is called ___________
A force that slows down a moving object in water is called ___________
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Match the following forces with their descriptions:
Match the following forces with their descriptions:
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What unit is used to measure force?
What unit is used to measure force?
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An interaction pair consists of two forces that do not act against each other.
An interaction pair consists of two forces that do not act against each other.
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What are the two types of forces?
What are the two types of forces?
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A force that pulls or pushes is defined as a __________.
A force that pulls or pushes is defined as a __________.
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Match the following terms with their descriptions:
Match the following terms with their descriptions:
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What is an example of an interaction pair of forces?
What is an example of an interaction pair of forces?
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How are forces represented in force diagrams?
How are forces represented in force diagrams?
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What type of force is gravity classified as?
What type of force is gravity classified as?
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What unit is used to measure the magnitude of a force?
What unit is used to measure the magnitude of a force?
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Which of the following pairs accurately describes forces acting on a skateboard?
Which of the following pairs accurately describes forces acting on a skateboard?
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Study Notes
Universal Forces
- Gravity: Attracts objects based on their mass.
- Air Resistance: A frictional force opposing motion due to contact with air.
- Electrostatic: Force arising between two charged objects.
- Magnetism: Attraction observed between magnets and magnetic materials.
- Upthrust: An upward force exerted by fluids (liquids/gases) on submerged or floating objects.
- Water Resistance: A drag force acting on objects moving through water that reduces their speed.
Gravitational Forces
- Mass: The quantity of matter in an object, measured in kilograms (KG) and remains constant regardless of location.
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Weight: A force resulting from gravity, measured in newtons (N).
- Weight of an object on Earth: 1 KG = 10 N
- Weight of an object on the Moon: 1 KG = 1.6667 N
Weight Examples
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Cat:
- Mass: 5 KG
- Weight on Earth: 50 N (5 KG x 10 N)
- Weight on Moon: Approximately 8.33 N (5 KG x 1.6667 N)
- Weight on Jupiter: 900 N noted for extreme gravitational pull.
Magnetism and Buoyancy
- Opposite poles of magnets attract, while like poles repel each other.
- Buoyancy examples:
- Plastic Bag: Sinks in water due to density.
- Cork: Floats effortlessly in water.
- Ball: Bounces due to the force from the ground.
- Balloon: Sticks to surfaces due to static electricity.
Ball Dynamics
- Air Resistance acting on a ball: 20 N.
- Gravitational force acting on a ball: 70 N.
Interaction and Forces
- Forces can be categorized as either contact or non-contact.
- Measured in Newtons (N) using a Newton meter.
- Interaction pairs consist of two forces acting against each other, such as thrust versus friction or air resistance versus gravity.
Force Diagrams
- Force diagrams utilize arrows to represent forces; size indicates magnitude.
- Each arrow must be labeled with the corresponding force value in Newtons (N).
Example Force Diagrams
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Skateboard Example:
- Displays a force of 10N and 25N indicating directions of applied forces.
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Plane Example:
- Illustrates forces acting on a plane:
- 200N thrust moving forward.
- Air resistance opposing the motion.
- Gravity acting downward against lift.
- Illustrates forces acting on a plane:
Challenges in Understanding Forces
- Understanding the definition and types of forces.
- Recognizing the significance of measuring forces accurately.
- Analyzing interaction pairs to understand their opposing nature.
Additional Example
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A Ball's Forces:
- Example of airborne force measuring 5N: indicates force acting on the ball while in the air.
Interaction Pairs
- Interaction pairs consist of two forces that function in opposition, such as the bar holding the man and the man pulling on the bar.
Force Diagrams
- Force diagrams illustrate forces with arrows, where the size of the arrow corresponds to the magnitude of the force.
- Forces are labeled with their magnitude in Newtons (N).
Diagram of Skateboard
- Diagram indicates the presence of two forces: 10N and 25N, likely representing thrust and resistance.
Diagram of Plane
- The plane experiences equal and opposite forces, depicted as 200N thrust countered by air resistance.
Challenges
- Forces are categorized into two types: contact (forces that require physical touch) and non-contact (forces that act over a distance).
- Forces are measured in Newtons (N) using a device called a Newton meter.
- Interaction pairs can be exemplified by thrust opposing friction or air resistance counterbalancing gravity.
Stretch Your Body
- In the context of stretching, forces can be illustrated with a ball affected by air resistance and gravity.
- An example includes an air force labeled as Force (B) measured at 30N.
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Test your knowledge about various universal forces such as gravity, air resistance, and magnetism. This quiz will cover definitions, characteristics, and examples of gravitational and other forces acting in different environments. Challenge yourself and see how well you understand the fundamental forces in nature!
