Understanding Forces Quiz

What is the force that is applied on an object through direct pushing or pulling called?

• Gravitational force

• Tension force

• Applied force

• Frictional force

Which force is also known as weight?

• Gravitational force

• Elastic force

• Normal force

• Frictional force

What type of force is perpendicular to the surface an object is in contact with?

• Tension force

• Frictional force

• Normal force

• Applied force

Which force is present in springs?

• Normal force

• Elastic force

• Frictional force

• Gravitational force

What type of force is found in cables, strings, and cords?

• Tension force

• Applied force

• Gravitational force

• Frictional force

Which force impedes motion?

• Frictional force

• Tension force

• Elastic force

• Normal force

What is the force exerted by gravity called?

• Applied force

• Gravitational force

• Frictional force

• Normal force

Which force is not present if there's no surface in contact?

• Elastic force

• Tension force

• Frictional force

• Normal force