8.2 - Forces are due to an Interaction
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Practice Questions
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What is a force?
💡 Hint: Think of actions like kicking or pulling.
Give an example of a force acting on an object.
💡 Hint: Consider sports or daily activities.
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What do you call a push or pull on an object?
💡 Hint: Think about what actions can make something move.
True or False: A net force of zero means an object will start moving.
💡 Hint: Consider when different forces are equal.
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A football player applies a force to kick a stationary ball. If the ball rolls and stops after a few feet, what can we infer about the forces still acting on it?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when an object is in motion.
You and a friend are trying to push a heavy object. Neither of you can move it when pushing in opposite directions. If one of you stops pushing, what will happen?
💡 Hint: Consider how net force changes when one force is removed.
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