What Is Force?

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    Force is

    • A push.
    • A pull.
    • A push or a pull.
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Answer the following questions about Force. You must get at least an 80% on this test. If you do not get an 80%, retake the test.

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  • 2. 

    You fall slower on the moon than on earth. This is an example of what type of force?

    • Electric

    • Magnetic

    • Applied

    • Gravity

    Correct Answer
    A. Gravity
    Explanation
    Gravity is an attraction between anything with mass. The moon has less mass than the earth, so you fall slower.

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  • 3. 
    What will happen if the following magnets are placed near each other: - ProProfs

    What will happen if the following magnets are placed near each other:

    • Attract

    • Repel

    • Do Nothing

    Correct Answer
    A. Attract
    Explanation
    Opposite poles attract to each other.

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  • 4. 

    If a positive charge (+) and a positive charge (+) get near each other, they will:

    • Attract

    • Repel

    • Do Nothing

    Correct Answer
    A. Repel
    Explanation
    Same Charges will repel when near each other.

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  • 5. 

    A compass points at the North Pole of the Earth. This is what type of force?

    • Magnetic

    • Electric

    • Friction

    • Applied

    Correct Answer
    A. Magnetic
    Explanation
    Magnetic force is an where poles attract or repel each other.

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  • 6. 

    You drop an elephant and a mouse from the top of a building, which will hit the ground first?

    • The elephant, because it is heavier.

    • The mouse, because it is smaller.

    • Both hit the ground at the same time, because gravity pulls on everything the same.

    • Wind resistance push the mouse up and make it float in the air.

    Correct Answer
    A. Both hit the ground at the same time, because gravity pulls on everything the same.
    Explanation
    Gravity pulls on everything equally so if two things are dropped from the same height, they will hit at the same time, if wind resistance will not slow one of them down.

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  • 7. 

    You push a box across the floor. This is what kind of force?

    • Friction

    • Magnetic

    • Applied

    • Gravity

    Correct Answer
    A. Applied
    Explanation
    Any type of push or pull that you or a machine does is called an applied force.

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  • 8. 

    If you get a positive charge  (+)  near a negative charge  (-) you will create what type of force?

    • Gravity

    • Friction

    • Electric

    • Magnetic

    Correct Answer
    A. Electric
    Explanation
    Electric force is where charges attract or repel each other.

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  • 9. 

    Which of the following are all Natural Forces found in nature?

    • Gravity, electricity, geothermal, magnetic

    • Electricity, gravity, magnetic, friction

    • Kinetic, potential, thermal, magnetic

    • Gravity, momentum, weight, acceleration

    Correct Answer
    A. Electricity, gravity, magnetic, friction
    Explanation
    Electricity is a push or pull between charges.
    Gravity is a pull between anything that has mass.
    Magnetic is a push or pull between poles.
    Friction is a push between two things rubbing together.

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