Forces and Inclined Planes

What is the net force?

• 20 N 
• 0 N 
• 400 N 
• 40 N 

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What is the unit to MEASURE force?

• Kilogram
• Meter
• Pascal
• Newton

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A force can be best described as:

• a push or pull

• something that is exerted

• a change in velocity over change in time

• gravity or friction

If these teams are pulling with the same amount of force what will happen?

• The boy in blue will win.
• They will not move at all.
• The boy in red will win.
• Both will fall down.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-1

Forces that have a net force of zero 

• Balanced force
• Unbalanced force

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Balanced or unbalanced?

• balanced
• unbalanced

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NGSS.MS-PS2-1

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Balanced or Unbalanced?

• Balanced 
• Unbalanced

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

If an object is not moving the forces acting upon it are _____________

• unbalanced
• weak
• balanced
• Hulk Smash!

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

When you use an incline plane to raise an object, the ______ the distance you move it the less force you use. 

• shorter
• longer
• distance does not matter

If I want to use the least amount of force neccessary, I would need a 

• long, steep ramp
• short, gentle ramp
• long, gentle ramp
• short, steep ramp

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