Forces (Push Pull, Friction, Balanced/Unbalanced Forces)

What type of forces is the boy most likely applying?

• push

• pull

• friction

• gravity

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If each person is pulling with the same force, which side will win?

• Left Side (3 people)

• Right Side (1 person)

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When forces do not result in a change of motion, they are called __________.

• balanced forces

• unbalanced forces

What does friction produce?

• light

• sound

• gravity

• heat

What is friction?

• Force that happens when two objects rub against one another.

• Force that happens to create electricity.

• Random force.

• Force that causes objects to fall.

On which surface will a toy car travel the fastest?

• Sandpaper

• Rubber

• Cardboard

• Carpet

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What type of force do you use to kick a ball?

• Push

• Pull

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What are the units that we use to measure force?

• grams

• Newtons

• meters

• Watts

What tool do we use to measure force?

• spring scale

• thermometer

• graduated cylinder

• triple beam balance

Select all that apply: Which of these are non-contact forces?

• Magnetism

• Gravity

• Push/Pull

• Friction

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