Forces
Which Law?
Vocabulary
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100
Define "Force".
A push or a pull
100
The ball in the corner of the wall wasn't moving it stayed still until Susy came along and kicked it for no reason
1st law
100
What unit is used to measure force?
Newtons
100
What is the capital of Egypt?
Cairo
100
Mr. Gordon received his college education at the fine establishment of ___________.
The University of Iowa
200
This force slows down things, for example:
As the skateboard went over the rubble it was acted upon by --------
Friction
200
After shooting the Nerf gun your shoulder hurt from the impact
3rd law
200
What is acceleration
Measure of change in velocity during a period of time.
200
What country can this pyramid be found?
Mexico
200
Name either the Head Football Coach or Head Basketball coach currently employed at the University of Iowa.
CFB: Kirk Ferentz
CBB: Ben McCollum
300
Which force is the following example referring to?
As I drove up the hill the bike tires stayed firmly on the ground.
Gravity
300
The heavier ball took more force too move than the lighter ball
2nd law
300
The product of an object's mass and velocity is called __________.
Momentum
300
What state is this?
Wyoming
300
What high school did Mr. Gordon attend?
Vinton-Shellsburg
400
What causes our feet to not float off the ground
Gravity
400
Susy kicked a ball and that ball kept moving until friction acted upon it
1st law
400
A tendency to resist change in motion.
Inertia
400
Name the 2 rivers that form the western and eastern borders of Iowa.
Missouri River
Mississippi River
400
What country was the first to send a human into outer space?
U.S.S.R (Formerly)
Russia
500
Which Force is the following as described:
When an object begins moving it will not stop unless acted upon by an opposite force. If an object is heavier it will have more -------
Inertia
500
When the same force is applied to lesser mass will expericence greater acceleration.
2nd law
500
What is the difference between balanced forces and unbalanced forces?
Balanced forces: Equal forces that dont move, have a net force of zero.
Unbalanced forces: Unequal forces that move, they have a net force of anything but zero.
500
What is the name of this sport?
Handball
500
Correctly name at least 4 of the 5 states that border the Gulf Coast.
Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida