Forces

A force is anything that causes an object to change it's

• speed only

• shape only

• position only

• speed, shape or position

The unit of force is the

• Kilogram (Kg)

• Newton (N)

• Metre per second squared (m/s²)

• metre cubed (m³)

What is the name given to the force being exerted by the ground on the basket ball?

• Normal force

• elastic force

• Magnetic force

• drag

Name the type of force used in order to make the ball move forward?

• normal force

• gravitational force

• Friction

• applied force

What two words below describe the force being shown in the image?

• Pull

• electrostatic force

• Push

• magnetic force

What two terms below describe the force acting in the image?

• gravitational force

• Pull

• Push

• Contact force

What term best describes the type of force being shown in the image?

• applied force

• normal force

• elastic force

• electrostatic force

Complete the sentence - For every action, there is an equal and _________________ reaction.

What two terms can be used to describe the force acting to slow the parachute?

• gravity

• air resistance

• drag

• weight

What is the name of this piece of equipment used to measure force?

• Spring calculator

• Mass balance

• Force Meter

• Newton Meter