Newton's third law states...
For every action force, there is an equal and opposite reaction force
Elasticity is a property that enables ___________ changes.
Temporary
Define a force.
A push or a pull
True/False: Compression is an internal force.
True
The force that pulls objects towards Earth.
Gravity
Identify the action force and reaction force when someone is pushing on a wall.
Give an example of a material that shows plasticity.
Playdoh, cookie dough, etc.
Name a non-contact force.
Gravity, magnetism, etc.
Define internal force.
Forces that act within an object or structure
Define external force
A force applied from the outside
Newton's 1st law is also known as the law of ________.
Inertia
The ability of an object to return to its original shape after being stretched.
Elasticity
True or False: An unbalanced force doesn't affect motion.
False
What type of internal force happens when an object is twisted?
Torsion
When a rubber band is stretched and let go, this force helps it return to its original shape.
Spring/Elastic Force
The law that explains why a balloon car moves when the air rushes out.
Newton's Third Law
What does "plasticity" mean?
The ability of a material to be deformed and retain its new shape
Which of the following is a contact force?
- Gravity
- Friction
- Magnetic force
Friction
What internal force occurs when parts of an object slide past each other within the material?
Shear force
External forces cause ____________.
Internal forces
In a rocket launch, which force propels the rocket upward?
The reaction force. (The gas pushing downward is the action force)
True/False: The properties of materials affect the forces they can exert.
True
TOUGH ONE! What are the four fundamental forces of nature?
Strong nuclear, Weak nuclear, Electromagnetic, and Gravity
Give an example of a real-world structure where torsion is an important internal force to consider.
A bridge
Friction almost always causing which internal force?
Shear