Resolving parallel Forces

Physical quantities are either scalars or vectors.

Select the row of the table which correctly identifies a scalar quantity and a vector quantity.

• A

• B

• C

• D

What is the force that pulls us towards the Earth?

• Gravity

• Tension

• Friction

• Air Resistance

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NGSS.MS-PS2-4

What are balanced forces?

• Forces of the same size, in opposite directions

• Forces of the same size, in the same direction

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NGSS.3-PS2-1

Two forces on an object are in the same direction. How do we calculate the resultant force?

• Take away one from the other

• Multiply them

• Divide one by the other

• Add them together

Two forces on an object are in opposite directions. How do we calculate the resultant force?

• Divide one by the other

• Multiply them

• Take one away from the other

• Add them together

What is the attraction between two objects because of their mass?

• Friction

• Gravity

• Upthrust

• Weight

A ____________ is a push or a pull on an object.

• Chemical

• Force

• Magnet

• Gravity

Two features of a vector?

• Size and direction
• Speed and distance
• Quantity and units
• Amount and magnitude

The unit of force is...

• m/s

• m

• N

• kg

How will this object move?

• It won't move.

• It will move to the right.

• It will move to the left.

• It will move up.