Contact & Non-Contact Forces
Is friction a contact or non-contact force?
Contact
A soccer ball is sitting on the ground. Are the forces on the soccer ball balanced or unbalanced?
Balanced
What is the unit for measuring force?
Newtons
2026
Is buoyancy a contact or non-contact force?
Contact
A soccer ball is flying through the air after being kicked. Are the forces on the soccer ball balanced or unbalanced?
Unbalanced
Spring balance.
Was being electrocuted fun?
YES
Is air resistance a contact or non-contact force?
Non-contact
Name one observation that could indicate forces acting on an object are unbalanced.
Change in shape or motion.
What must you do BEFORE you start using a spring balance?
Calibrate it.
Is Miss Comacchio's baby a girl or a boy?
Girl!
Is gravity a contact or non-contact force?
Non-contact
Name one observation that could indicate forces acting on an object are unbalanced.
No change in shape or motion.
Identify one way you can ensure your measurements are accurate when using a spring balance.
Pull the spring balance slowly
Be at eye level
Callibrate before use
Take multiple measurements and calculate the average
What is the best school subject? (only ONE correct answer)
Science
Name an example of a non-contact force.
Gravity, magnetic, electrostatic.
A sailboat is sailing across a lake. Identify the four forces acting on the sailboat.
Gravity, buoyancy, wind push, air resistance.
Why do we take multiple measurements and calculate an average in science?
To ensure our measurements are reliable
Who is the prime minister of Australia?
Anthony Albanese