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3 Main Forces Test
Friction-Gravitation-Magnetism
Question | Answer |
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What two things affect how strong the pull of gravitation is? | mass and distance |
Do magnets attract ALL metal objects? | no |
Do magnets attract plastic objects? | no |
Do rough or smooth surfaces produce more friction? | rough surfaces |
If there is less friction, do objects slide faster or slower? | faster |
This force pull all objects in the universe toward one another | gravitation |
any push or pull that causes an object to move, stop, or change direction | force |
This force occurs when two surfaces rub against each other | friction |
If you add oil to a squeaky door, which force are you trying to reduce? | friction |
What force does a compass use in order to work? | magnetism |
If you are riding a skateboard and you put your foot down to stop, what force are you using to stop? | friction |
Are gravity and gravitation the same? | no |
Which force is acting on two pens sitting next to each other on a desk? | gravitation |
force of pushing or pulling between magnetic poles | magnetism |
special type of gravitation that pulls things towards the earth | gravity |
Will two north end of a magnet attract or repel? | repel |
Will two south ends of a magnet attract or repel? | repel |
Will a south end and north end of a magnet attract or repel? | attract |
Is the gravitational force bigger or smaller when objects are farther apart? | smaller |
If an object is extremely large, like the sun, is the gravitational force bigger or smaller? | bigger |
T/F? Gravity pulls people to the earth and earth towards the people. | true |
type of force that occurs when two objects touch | direct force |
type of force that occurs even though the objects do not touch | indirect force |
Is magnetism a direct or indirect force? | both |
Is gravitation a direct or indirect force? | indirect |
Is friction a direct or indirect force? | direct |
If all the atoms are lined up in a substance, then that substance is probably a _________. | magnet |
Will a magnet lose its magnetic force if it is dropped very very hard? | yes |
What two things affect the strength of the gravitation between two objects? | mass and distance |
Will a magnet lose its magnetic force if it is broken in half? | no |