Force: Concepts and Principles

Question 1

What is typically described as a push or a pull that can change an object's motion or shape?

Accepted Answer

Force

Answer

Energy

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Work

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Power

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Newton

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Joule

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Watt

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Pascal

Question 3

When an unbalanced (net) force acts on an object, what is its most direct effect on the object's motion?

Accepted Answer

It changes its state of motion (velocity).

Answer

It changes its color.

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It increases its temperature.

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It decreases its mass.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Gravity

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Friction

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Tension

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Air resistance

Question 5

Besides changing an object's motion, what other significant effect can a force have on an object?

Accepted Answer

It can change its shape or deform it.

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It can increase its volume.

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It can change its chemical composition.

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It can make it invisible.

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