Force and Motion Quiz

Non-contact forces can act through a distance.

Balanced forces always result in an object moving.

An unbalanced force can change the direction of an object.

The overall effect of all the forces acting on an object is called the _______________ force.

When the forces acting on an object are equal in size and opposite in direction, they are considered _______________.

Explain the difference between balanced and unbalanced forces. How do they affect the motion of an object?

Describe two ways to reduce friction.

What is a force?

• A theory

• An interaction (push, pull, or twist) between objects

• A color

• A feeling

What is the unit of force?

• Meter (m)

• Kilogram (kg)

• Newton (N)

• Second (s)

What type of force requires the objects to be touching?

• Contact force

• Non-contact force

• Superpower

• Invisibility force