Force: Fundamental Concepts in Physics

Question 1

What fundamental concept in physics describes a push or a pull that can cause an object to accelerate?

Accepted Answer

Force

Answer

Energy

Answer

Work

Answer

Power

Question 2

In the International System of Units (SI), what is the standard unit used to measure force?

Accepted Answer

Newton

Answer

Joule

Answer

Watt

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Pascal

Question 3

Which of the following effects is a direct consequence of an *unbalanced* force acting on an object?

Accepted Answer

Causing it to accelerate

Answer

Maintaining constant velocity

Answer

Increasing its mass

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Decreasing its temperature

Question 4

Force is a quantity that has both magnitude and direction. What is this type of quantity known as in physics?

Accepted Answer

Vector

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Scalar

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Constant

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Variable

Question 5

According to Newton's Second Law of Motion, how is the net force acting on an object related to its mass and acceleration?

Accepted Answer

Force equals mass times acceleration

Answer

Force equals mass divided by acceleration

Answer

Force equals mass plus acceleration

Answer

Force equals acceleration divided by mass

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