Force Basics

What is force?

• Force is a form of matter.

• Force is a push or pull upon an object.

• Force is a type of energy.

• Force is a unit of measurement.

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Name one effect of force.

• Has direction, strength

• Change in Mass

• No change in motion

• Increase in mass

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Explain the difference between balanced and unbalanced forces.

• Balanced forces are stronger than unbalanced forces.

• Unbalanced forces are always present in a stationary object.

• Balanced forces cancel each other out, while unbalanced forces make objects move.

• Balanced forces always result in motion, while unbalanced forces keep objects at rest.

You're playing tug-of-war with your friends. The rope stays in the middle. What kind of forces are acting on the rope?

• Balanced forces

• Super strong forces

• Unbalanced forces

• Invisible forces

1. You're stacking books on a book holder. What will happen if the forces acting on the books are unbalanced?
   

• The book will fall down

• 1. The books will fly away.

• The books will stay balanced.

• The book holder will break

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What happens when forces are unbalanced?

• The object will break

• The object will move in the direction of the greater force.

• The object will not move

• The object will move in a random direction

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How can you increase the force applied to an object?

• Apply force in the opposite direction.

• Increase the mass of the object or increase the acceleration applied to it.

• Keep the mass and acceleration constant.

• Decrease the mass of the object or decrease the acceleration applied to it.

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Describe the impact of force on the shape of an object.

• Force can change shape of an object.

• Force always restores the original shape of an object

• Force has no impact on the shape of an object

• Force can only change the color of an object

Why is force important in everyday life?

• Force is essential for various activities like walking, driving, lifting objects, and even breathing.

• Force is only relevant in scientific experiments

• Force has no impact on daily activities

• Force is only important for athletes

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When you are sitting, what forces are affecting you ?

• Nothing

• one force

• Two balance forces

• Two unbalance force

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