Types of Forces

Types of Forces

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Science

6th - 8th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What force holds the planets in motion around the sun?

Back

Gravitational force is the force that attracts two bodies towards each other, keeping planets in orbit around the sun.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the force that can attract or repel objects without direct contact?

Back

Magnetic force is the force exerted by magnets when they attract or repel each other.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the force used to attract scrap iron?

Back

Magnetic force is used to attract ferromagnetic materials like scrap iron.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What force ultimately slows a roller coaster to a stop?

Back

Friction is the force that opposes the motion of an object, slowing it down.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does the strength of gravity between two objects depend upon?

Back

The strength of gravity depends on the mass of the objects and the distance between them.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the force that pulls objects towards the Earth?

Back

Gravitational force is the force that pulls objects towards the center of the Earth.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the force that acts in the opposite direction of motion?

Back

Frictional force acts in the opposite direction of an object's motion, slowing it down.

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