Forces: Interactive Learning Quizzes for Year 10 Science

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a force that acts on objects?

Accepted Answer

Elasticity

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Gravitational force

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Frictional force

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Magnetic force

Question 2

Describe the key differences between the forces involved in the oscillation of a simple pendulum and a spring-mass system.

Accepted Answer

In a simple pendulum, the restoring force always acts towards the equilibrium position, while in a spring-mass system, it acts in the opposite direction to the displacement of the mass.

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Both systems experience only gravitational force.

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The period of oscillation is the same for both systems with the same mass and amplitude.

Question 3

The gravitational force between two objects is directly proportional to:

Accepted Answer

Their masses

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Their volumes

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Their distances apart

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Their charges

Question 4

According to Newton's second law of motion, the acceleration of an object is:

Accepted Answer

Directly proportional to the force applied and inversely proportional to its mass

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Directly proportional to the mass of the object and inversely proportional to the force applied

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Equal to the force applied

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Independent of the mass of the object

Question 5

A charged particle is moving in a magnetic field. What will happen to the particle?

Accepted Answer

It will be accelerated in the direction perpendicular to the magnetic field

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It will be accelerated in the direction of the magnetic field

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It will be decelerated

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Nothing will happen to the particle

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a form of energy?

Accepted Answer

Momentum

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Kinetic energy

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Potential energy

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Thermal energy

Question 7

Which force is responsible for the attraction between two magnets?

Accepted Answer

Magnetic force

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Gravitational force

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Electrostatic force

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Contact force

Question 8

Which factor does NOT affect the force of gravity between two objects?

Accepted Answer

Velocity of the objects

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Mass of the objects

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Distance between the objects

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Presence of other matter

Question 9

If a force of 50 N is applied to an object of mass 10 kg, what is the acceleration of the object?

Accepted Answer

5 m/s²

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0.5 m/s²

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50 m/s²

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500 m/s²

Question 10

What is the SI unit of force?

Accepted Answer

Newton

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Joule

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Pascal

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Watt

Question 11

A car is moving with a constant velocity of 60 km/h. What is the net force acting on the car?

Accepted Answer

Zero

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600 N

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1000 N

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2000 N

Question 12

What type of force acts between two surfaces in contact?

Accepted Answer

Contact force

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Gravitational force

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Electromagnetic force

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Nuclear force

Question 13

What is the SI unit to measure force?

Accepted Answer

Newton

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Joule

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Meter

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Second

Question 14

Which of the following equations represents the formula for gravitational force?

Accepted Answer

F = m1 * m2 * G / r^2

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F = m * a

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F = q1 * q2 / r^2

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F = k * x

Question 15

What is the difference between a balanced and an unbalanced force?

Accepted Answer

Balanced forces cancel each other out, while unbalanced forces do not.

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Unbalanced forces cancel each other out, while balanced forces do not.

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Balanced forces are stronger than unbalanced forces.

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Unbalanced forces are stronger than balanced forces.

Question 16

Newton's second law of motion states that:

Accepted Answer

Force is equal to acceleration multiplied by mass.

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Force is equal to velocity divided by mass.

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Acceleration is equal to force multiplied by mass.

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Velocity is equal to force divided by mass.

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT a recognized fundamental force in physics?

Accepted Answer

Frictional

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Gravitational

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Electromagnetic

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Nuclear (both strong and weak)

Question 18

Which two factors determine the strength of the gravitational force between two objects?

Accepted Answer

Mass of both objects and their distance apart

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Mass of the larger object and its distance from the smaller object

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Mass of the smaller object and its distance from the larger object

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Volume of both objects and their distance apart

Question 19

When a charged object is placed near an uncharged object, the uncharged object becomes polarized. What type of force causes this?

Accepted Answer

Electrostatic

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Gravitational

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Normal reaction

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Magnetic

Question 20

Which of the following factors does NOT affect the magnitude of the force of friction?

Accepted Answer

Speed of the moving object

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Surface roughness

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Contact area

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Coefficient of friction

Question 21

Identify the force responsible for the attraction between Earth and the objects on its surface.

Accepted Answer

Gravitational force

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Magnetic force

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Electric force

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Frictional force

Question 22

Identify a physical quantity that is represented as both magnitude and direction.

Accepted Answer

Force

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Mass

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Temperature

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Volume

Question 23

The force of interaction between two charged objects can be:

Accepted Answer

Both attractive and repulsive

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Only attractive

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Only repulsive

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Neither attractive nor repulsive

Question 24

Which of the following forces acts when two surfaces are in contact and one surface moves or tends to move relative to the other?

Accepted Answer

Frictional force

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Gravitational force

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Electromagnetic force

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Magnetic force

Question 25

Which equation expresses the relationship between force (F), mass (m), and acceleration (a)?

Accepted Answer

F = ma

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F = m - a

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F = a - m

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F = m / a

Question 26

Which of the following statements correctly describes the difference between mass and weight?

Accepted Answer

Mass is a measure of the amount of matter in an object, while weight is the force of gravity acting on that object.

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Weight is a measure of the amount of matter in an object, while mass is the force of gravity acting on that object.

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Mass and weight are the same thing.

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Mass is measured in kilograms, while weight is measured in newtons.

Question 27

Which of the following quantities is a vector?

Accepted Answer

Force

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Distance

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Speed

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Temperature

Question 28

Which of the following forces requires direct physical contact between objects?

Accepted Answer

Normal force

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Gravitational force

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Electrostatic force

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Magnetic force

Question 29

In the International System of Units (SI), what is the unit for measuring force?

Accepted Answer

Newton

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Joule

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Watt

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Kilogram

Question 30

Which of the following factors does not influence the strength of the gravitational force between two objects?

Accepted Answer

Shape of the objects

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Mass of the objects

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Distance between the objects

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Presence of air

Question 31

Which of the following physical quantities is a vector quantity, meaning it has both magnitude and direction?

Accepted Answer

Force

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Mass

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Temperature

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Speed

Question 32

Which of Newton's laws of motion states that for every action force, there is an equal and opposite reaction?

Accepted Answer

Third law of motion

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First law of motion

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Second law of motion

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Law of universal gravitation

Question 33

Which of the following is not a fundamental type of force?

Accepted Answer

Centrifugal force

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Gravitational force

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Magnetic force

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Electromagnetic force

Question 34

The force of gravity acts between any two objects with:

Accepted Answer

Mass

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Charge

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Motion

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Size

Question 35

A force of 20 N is applied to an object of mass 4 kg. What is the resulting acceleration of the object?

Accepted Answer

2 m/s²

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1 m/s²

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5 m/s²

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10 m/s²

Question 36

The purpose of a free body diagram is to:

Accepted Answer

Show all the forces acting on an object

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Show the motion of an object

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Calculate the acceleration of an object

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Determine the weight of an object

Question 37

What is the net force acting on a ball that is thrown into the air at its highest point?

Accepted Answer

Zero

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Gravitational force only

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Air resistance only

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Gravitational force and air resistance

Question 38

Which forces are primarily responsible for the formation and movement of waves, such as ocean waves and sound waves?

Accepted Answer

Electromagnetic and pressure forces

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Gravitational and magnetic forces

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Frictional and buoyant forces

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Nuclear and elastic forces

Question 39

What is the SI unit of force?

Accepted Answer

Newton

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Joule

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Pascal

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Watt

Question 40

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

Accepted Answer

Friction

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Tension

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Gravity

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Magnetism

Question 41

Newton's second law of motion states:

Accepted Answer

Force equals mass times acceleration (F = ma)

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Force equals mass divided by acceleration (F = m/a)

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Force equals acceleration times mass (F = a/m)

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Force equals mass squared times acceleration (F = m^2 * a)

Question 42

Which of the following is an example of an electromagnetic force?

Accepted Answer

Magnetism

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Friction

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Gravity

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Tension

Question 43

What force pulls objects towards the center of the Earth?

Accepted Answer

Gravitational force

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Magnetic force

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Electric force

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Frictional force

Question 44

In which direction does the force of gravity act?

Accepted Answer

Towards the center of the Earth

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Away from the center of the Earth

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In the direction of the object's movement

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Perpendicular to the object's movement

Question 45

How is force related to motion?

Accepted Answer

Force can cause an object to move or change its motion.

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Motion can cause an object to exert a force.

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Force and motion are independent of each other.

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Force and motion are always in the same direction.

Question 46

Which of the following is Newton's second law of motion?

Accepted Answer

F = ma

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E = mc^2

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a = vt

Question 47

A force of 10N acts on a mass of 2kg. What is the resulting acceleration?

Accepted Answer

5 m/s^2

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2 m/s^2

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10 m/s^2

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20 m/s^2

Question 48

Which of the following is a vector quantity?

Accepted Answer

Force

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Time

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Mass

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Temperature

Question 49

A force of 50N is applied at an angle of 30 degrees to the horizontal. What is the horizontal component of the force?

Accepted Answer

43.3N

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25N

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70.7N

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100N

Question 50

Which of the following is NOT a fundamental type of force?

Accepted Answer

Speed

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Electromagnetic force

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Gravitational force

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Contact force

Question 51

A car is moving at a constant velocity of 60 km/h. What is the net force acting on the car?

Accepted Answer

Zero

Answer

120 N

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60 N

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It cannot be determined from the given information

Question 52

Which force is responsible for keeping us on the ground?

Accepted Answer

Gravitational force

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Electromagnetic force

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Frictional force

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Contact force

Question 53

A positively charged particle is placed in an electric field. The direction of the electric force acting on the particle will be:

Accepted Answer

In the direction of the electric field

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The force can be in any direction

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Opposite to the direction of the electric field

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Perpendicular to the electric field

Question 54

Which of the following situations represents a balanced force?

Accepted Answer

A book resting on a table

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A car accelerating down a hill

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A ball bouncing off a wall

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A person pushing a door open

Question 55

Which of the following is the SI unit of force?

Accepted Answer

Newton (N)

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Watt (W)

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Pascal (Pa)

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Joule (J)

Question 56

Identify which of the following is not a force:

Accepted Answer

Velocity

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Electromagnetism

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Friction

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Gravity

Question 57

Which force keeps us from floating off the ground?

Accepted Answer

Gravitational force

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Electrostatic force

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Magnetic force

Question 58

What is the International System of Units (SI) unit of force?

Accepted Answer

Newton

Answer

Joule

Answer

Kilogram

Answer

Watt

Question 59

Which of the following forces occurs when two surfaces rub against each other?

Accepted Answer

Friction

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Tension

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Gravity

Answer

Electromagnetism

Question 60

An object is at rest. What is the net force acting upon it?

Accepted Answer

Zero

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Equal to the applied force

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Opposite to the applied force

Question 61

Which factors affect the acceleration of an object?

Accepted Answer

Mass and force

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Mass only

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Force only

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Neither mass nor force

Question 62

What is the relationship between force (F), mass (m), and acceleration (a)?

Accepted Answer

F = ma

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F = ma^2

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F = m/a

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F = a/m

Question 63

Momentum is calculated by multiplying which two quantities?

Accepted Answer

Mass and velocity

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Distance and velocity

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Acceleration and mass

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Force and time

Question 64

Which of the following is NOT a type of force?

Accepted Answer

Energy

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Gravitational

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Contact

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Electromagnetic