Identifying Forces Quiz

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1.

What is a force?
- A.
  
  A push or a pull
- B.
  
  A newton
- C.
  
  The ability to levitate objects like Luke sky-walker
2.

Elastic force is force is exerted by a material when it is stretched or compressed
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
3.

Friction acts in a direction __________ to the direction of an object's motion
- A.
  
  Unrelated
- B.
  
  Opposite
- C.
  
  Equal
- D.
  
  Perpendicular
4.

A (n) ______________ can cause an objects motion to change
- A.
  
  Unbalanced force
- B.
  
  Balanced force
- C.
  
  Inertia
- D.
  
  Mass
5.

A tension force is is the force that is transmitted through a string, rope, cable or wire when it is pulled tight by forces acting from opposite ends
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
6.

Which of the following is NOT a type of force?
- A.
  
  Gravitational
- B.
  
  Magnetic
- C.
  
  Heat
- D.
  
  Electrostatic
7.

What are the units of force?
- A.
  
  Kilogram
- B.
  
  Centimetre
- C.
  
  Joules
- D.
  
  Newton
8.

This type of force is the support force exerted upon an object that is in contact with another stable object. It acts perpendicular to a surface.
- A.
  
  Gravity
- B.
  
  Normal
- C.
  
  Magnetic
- D.
  
  Tension
9.

Check all of the following forces that are examples of non-contact or action at a distance forces.
- A.
  
  Gravity
- B.
  
  Tension
- C.
  
  Magnetic
- D.
  
  Applied
- E.
  
  Electrostatic

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