Forces

This type of force resist motion between two surfaces that are pressed together

• contact
• gravity
• friction

Balanced forces do not change the objects speed or 

• direction
• distance 
• time
• mass

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The unit of force is

• m/s
• m/s^2
• newton
• kg

What is defined as a push or pull?

• force

• motion

• vector

• speed

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Jupiter has about 317 times more mass than Earth. What can you infer from this fact? 

• That Jupiter’s gravitational force is much weaker than on Earth’s gravitational force.
• That Jupiter’s gravitational force is much stronger than Earth’s gravitational force.
• That Jupiter’s and Earth’s gravitational forces are equal.
• Mass has no effect on the gravitational force between two objects

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What type of force is this man using to push his grocery cart?

• Normal Force

• Gravity

• Air Resistance

• Applied Force

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A ____________ is a push or a pull on an object.

• friction

• force

• magnet

• gravity

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If these teams are pulling with the same amount of force what will happen?

• The boy in blue will win.
• They will not move at all.
• The boy in red will win.
• Both will fall down.

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Which force or forces act on a hot air balloon?

• lift

• gravity

• buoyancy

• drag

• thrust

What is the force that causes objects to fall to Earth?

• Air resistance
• Gravity
• Water resistance
• Pressure

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