What is force?
What is the definition of force?
A push or pull on an object that can cause it to move, stop, or change direction.
What type of force squeezes an object, making it shorter or more compact?
A: Compression.
What is Newton's 3rd Law often summarized as?
A: For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.
What type of change occurs when a spring is stretched but returns to its original shape?
A: Temporary change.
What unit is used to measure force?
A: Newtons (N).
What type of force stretches an object, pulling it apart?
A: Tension.
When you push against a wall, what force pushes back on you?
A: The wall pushes back with an equal force.
What happens to a piece of clay when it is permanently shaped into a bowl?
A: It undergoes a permanent change.
What is her favorite drink?
Coffee
What is the force that opposes motion between two surfaces?
A: Friction.
What type of force twists an object around its axis?
A: Torsion.
If a rocket expels gas downward, what direction does the rocket move?
A: Upward.
What property allows a rubber band to stretch and return to its original shape?
A: Elasticity.
Who is her favorite singer?
Michael Bublé
What force keeps planets in orbit around the Sun?
A: Gravitational force.
What type of force causes parts of an object to slide past one another in opposite directions?
A: Shear.
Why does a swimmer move forward when they push water backward?
A: The water pushes the swimmer forward with an equal and opposite force.
What property describes a material’s ability to be reshaped without breaking?
A: Plasticity.
Where was Mrs. T Born?
Calgary