Types of Forces Quiz

What type of force is demonstrated by the magnet attracting the metallic star-shaped object in the image?

• Gravitational force

• Magnetic force

• Frictional force

• Electrical force

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What type of force is involved when two objects must touch each other to exert force?

• Non-contact force

• Contact force

• Magnetic force

• Gravitational force

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

• Friction

• Applied

• Magnetic

• Tension

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What type of force requires direct contact between objects to operate?

• Gravitational force

• Magnetic force

• Contact force

• Electrical force

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

• Friction

• Tension

• Gravity

• Compression

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What type of force is demonstrated when a girl kicks a ball?

• Gravitational force

• Magnetic force

• Applied force

• Frictional force

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Is the force shown in the image a contact or non-contact force?

• Contact force

• Non-contact force

• Nuclear force

• Electrostatic force

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What is a tension force?

• A type of energy that objects possess when they are compressed

• A force that acts when a solid object like a cord or rope is stretched

• The gravitational pull on an object

• A measure of the heat within an object

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What is friction?

• A type of energy

• A force that assists an object's motion

• A force that resists an object's motion

• A measure of an object's speed

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Which type of surface increases friction?

• Smooth and dry surfaces

• Rough or sticky surfaces

• Lubricated surfaces

• Polished surfaces