Forces Flashcards
1
Q
Name 1 force that acts on humans.
A
gravity
2
Q
What force causes things to float. (eg ping pong ball)
A
Upthrust
3
Q
What causes items to sink.
A
If an object is denser than water, it will sink.
4
Q
What causes items to float?
A
If an object is less dense than water, it will sink.
5
Q
What is the force of gravity causing us to do?
A
It’s causing us not to fly by pushing us down to earth.
6
Q
Do astronauts wear heavy or light suits and why?
A
Heavy because due to no gravity in space the heavy suits keep them on the ground otherwise, they would float around.
7
Q
Name 1 other force?
A
Friction.
