(4th Quarter) What Is Force?

Question 1

What is the SI unit and symbol for force?

Answer 1

Newton (N)

Question 2

Is the force which holds together the protons and neutrons in the nucleus of an atom.

Answer 2

Strong Nuclear Force

Question 3

It binds electrons to the atomic nucleus, atoms into molecules, ions in solid matter, and molecules in liquids and solids.

Answer 3

Electromagnetic Force

Question 4

It is the force which governs certain types of radioactive decay or the force that causes changes inside the nucleus of an atom.

Answer 4

Weak Nuclear Force

Question 5

Is the force of attraction between two objects. It causes objects to fall towards the earth.

Answer 5

Gravitational Force

Question 6

What are the effects of force? (6)

Answer 6

1. It changes the shape of an object.
2. It changes the size of an object.
3. It starts a stationary object tomove.
4. It stops a moving object.
5. It speeds up or slows down a moving object
6. It changes the direction of motion

Question 7

Give examples of forces you use everyday.(10)

Answer 7

1. Pushing the swings
2. Button-mashing on game controllers
3. Ripping a piece of paper
4. Playing a yo-yo
5. Stirring a cup of coffee
6. Brushing your teeth
7. Painting on an easel
8. Rubbing erasers on paper
9. Kneading a silly putty
10. Squeezing a tube of glue

Question 8

It is normally referred to the measurement of a push or pull.

Answer 8

Force