Forces & Speed

Question 1

The force on an object moving through the air that causes it to slow down (also known as drag).

Answer 1

Air resistance

Question 2

Forces acting on an object that are the same size but act in opposite directions.

Answer 2

Balanced

Question 3

To squash into a smaller space.

Answer 3

Compress

Question 4

To change shape.

Answer 4

Deform

Question 5

The force that resists movement because of contact between surfaces.

Answer 5

Friction

Question 6

A non-contact force that acts between two masses.

Answer 6

Gravity

Question 7

A substance that reduces friction between surfaces when they rub together.

Answer 7

Lubrication

Question 8

The force between two magnets, or a magnet and a magnetic material.

Answer 8

Magnetic force

Question 9

The amount of matter (stuff) a thing is made up of.

Answer 9

Mass

Question 10

Two examples of forces.

Answer 10

Push & Pull

Question 11

Shaped to reduce resistance to motion from air or water.

Answer 11

Streamlined

Question 12

A stretching force.

Answer 12

Tension

Question 13

Opposing forces on an object that are unequal.

Answer 13

Unbalanced

Question 14

The force on an object moving through water that causes it to slow down (also known as drag).

Answer 14

Water resistance

Question 15

The force of the Earth on an object due to its mass.

Answer 15

Weight

Question 16

Upward force experienced by an object immersed in water.

Answer 16

Upthrust

Question 17

Mass of Object divided by Volume of Object.

Answer 17

Density

Question 18

Distance divided by Time

Answer 18

Speed

Question 19

Mass multiplied by Gravitational Field Strength.

Answer 19

Weight