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Forces – Study Questions #
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Define what a force is and explain how it is measured. Include the unit of measurement in your answer.
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A box is at rest on a table. Draw and label the forces acting on the box. Explain why the box doesn’t move.
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When Sarah kicks a football, it travels through the air and gradually slows down before landing. Name two forces acting on the football while it’s in the air and explain their effects on its motion.
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Explain the difference between contact and non-contact forces. Give one example of each type.
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A student says “If forces are balanced, an object must be stationary.” Is this statement correct? Explain your answer with an example.
