Types of forces
_______ force is applied using parts of the body like arms or legs
Muscular
Would a north and a north pole attract or repel?
repel (opposites attract, likes repel)
What is the difference between a push and pull force (use words to describe as opposed to just acting out)?
Push: Move an object further from you
Pull: Move an object towards you
Is a person pushing a swing a balanced or unbalanced force?
Unbalanced
What is the MAIN force being used when doing a push-up?
Muscular
What are the types of forces that we studied?
Name all 5
Muscular, friction, gravity, electrostatic, magnetic
A _______________ (gold/steel/nickel) ring would NOT be attracted to a magnet.
gold
What is a contact force?
Force created when two objects touch
What is a balanced force?
There is no movement of the object
A student wants to bring a paper clip closer to them. Without touching the paperclip itself and using muscular force, what force could they use?
Magnetic
_________ force pulls objects towards earth.
gravitational
What are the two sides of magnets called?
North/south pole
What is a non-contact force?
Forces created without touching another object
What is an unbalanced force?
The object moves.
People can float in space because there is very little _________.
gravity
________ force is when something attracts metals.
magnetic
Would a magnet be attracted to cobalt or copper?
cobalt
What force is noncontact?
Magnetic force, gravity
Is a person walking their dog, and the dog and owner pulling with the same strength, a balanced or unbalanced force?
Are tired on a road and example of high or low friction?
high
________ is the pull or push force that happens with charges objects
Electrostatic
Is a pure platinum ring magnetic?
No
What can forces be used for (be more specific then just movement)?
To change direction, speed, shape or distance of objects
Is one person pushing a shopping cart a balanced or unbalanced force?
Unbalanced
Are socks on a polished floor an example of high or low friction?
Low