science revision v2 Force Flashcards
What is a force?
A force is a push or pull acting on an object.
True or False: Forces can change the shape of an object.
True
What unit is used to measure force?
Newton
Fill in the blank: The force of gravity pulls objects towards the ______.
Earth
What is the formula for calculating force?
Force = Mass x Acceleration
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a type of force? A) Friction B) Gravity C) Speed
C) Speed
What is friction?
Friction is a force that opposes the motion of an object.
True or False: An object at rest will remain at rest unless acted upon by a net force.
True
What is the effect of balanced forces on an object?
Balanced forces do not change the object’s motion.
What is the difference between contact and non-contact forces?
Contact forces require physical contact, while non-contact forces act at a distance.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is an example of a non-contact force? A) Tension B) Magnetism C) Friction
B) Magnetism
What is mass?
Mass is the amount of matter in an object.
True or False: The weight of an object can change depending on its location.
True
What is air resistance?
Air resistance is a type of friction that acts against the motion of an object moving through air.
Fill in the blank: The total force acting on an object is called the ______ force.
net
What does Newton’s first law state?
An object at rest stays at rest, and an object in motion stays in motion unless acted upon by a net force.
Multiple Choice: What is the effect of unbalanced forces? A) No change in motion B) Change in motion C) Constant speed
B) Change in motion
What is gravitational force?
Gravitational force is the force of attraction between two masses.
True or False: Mass and weight are the same thing.
False
Fill in the blank: The stronger the force, the greater the ______ of the object.
acceleration
What is tension?
Tension is the pulling force transmitted through a string, rope, or cable.
Multiple Choice: Which force opposes the motion of a sliding object? A) Gravity B) Friction C) Tension
B) Friction
What is the role of a force in changing an object’s speed?
A force can increase or decrease an object’s speed.
True or False: All forces are visible.
False