Forces and Motion Quiz

What is a contact force?

• A force between two objects that are in physical contact

• A force that only acts on gases

• A force that only acts on liquids

• A force that acts at a distance

Which of the following is an example of a non-contact force?

• Tension

• Gravity

• Friction

• Normal force

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What is the normal force?

• A force perpendicular to the surface

• A force that acts in the direction of motion

• A force parallel to the surface

• A force that opposes motion

Which force is experienced by a rope when it is pulled from opposite ends?

• Friction force

• Normal force

• Gravitational force

• Tension force

What is the force called that opposes the motion of an object through a fluid?

• Normal force

• Tension force

• Drag force

• Buoyant force

Which force is responsible for the attraction between the Earth and an object on its surface?

• Electrostatic force

• Gravitational force

• Normal force

• Magnetic force

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What is the term for the force exerted by a spring when it is compressed or extended?

• Drag force

• Normal force

• Tension force

• Spring force

Which of the following describes a free-body diagram?

• A diagram showing all the internal forces within an object

• A diagram showing the acceleration of an object

• A diagram showing all the external forces acting on an object

• A diagram showing the velocity of an object

What is equilibrium in terms of forces?

• A state where an object is moving in a circle

• A state where an object has a net force of zero

• A state where an object is at rest only

• A state where an object is accelerating

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What is the magnitude of a force?

• The direction of the force

• The size or amount of the force

• The type of force

• The point of application of the force