Forces in Action

What is force?

• Force is the speed of an object

• Force is a push or pull upon an object resulting from the object's interaction with another object.

• Force is the color of an object

• Force is the temperature of an object

Name three types of forces.

• 1. Gravity 2. Friction 3. Tension

• 1. Heat 2. Light 3. Sound

Give an example of a force that can change the shape of an object.

• Force of expansion

• Force of tension

• An example of a force that can change the shape of an object is the force of compression, such as when a heavy object is placed on a spring and compresses it.

• Force of attraction

Explain how force can slow down movement.

• Force can speed up movement by increasing momentum

• Force can change the direction of movement

• Force can slow down movement by creating resistance or friction against the direction of the movement.

• Force has no effect on movement

How does force affect the direction of an object's movement?

• Force causes the object to move in the opposite direction

• Force only affects the speed of an object, not the direction

• Force has no effect on the direction of an object's movement

• Force can change the direction of an object's movement by causing it to accelerate in the direction of the force applied.

Describe a force that can make moving things stop.

• Friction

• Inertia

• Gravity

• Magnetism

What are some examples of big forces?

• Some examples of big forces are gravity, electromagnetism, and nuclear forces.

• Pushing, pulling, and lifting

• Heat, light, and sound

• Wind, rain, and snow

What are some examples of small forces?

• Some examples of small forces include friction, tension, and air resistance.

• Electricity, magnetism, and nuclear force

• Inertia, pressure, and buoyancy

• Gravity, magnetism, and nuclear force

Explain how force can move things.

• Force can move things by casting a spell on them

• Force can move things by applying a push or pull on an object, causing it to accelerate in the direction of the force.

• Force can move things by using telekinesis

• Force can move things by singing to them

What are the effects of force on the shape of an object?

• The effects of force on the shape of an object can include increased density

• The effects of force on the shape of an object can include deformation, stretching, compression, or change in position.

• The effects of force on the shape of an object can include expansion and contraction

• The effects of force on the shape of an object can include color change