4.5 - Factors Affecting the Effect of Force
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Practice Questions
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What happens when you apply a larger force on an object?
💡 Hint: Think about how you can push something harder.
How does the direction of a force influence its effect?
💡 Hint: Consider whether the force is in the same direction as the motion.
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Which factor does NOT affect the effect of force?
💡 Hint: Think about what actually defines the effect of the force applied.
True or False: A force applied at the center of mass always leads to linear motion.
💡 Hint: Consider the direction and pivot points.
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A 20 N force pushes a box. If a 5 N force opposes it, what is the net force and the resulting motion?
💡 Hint: Subtract opposing forces.
You push a door at the edge with a force of 10 N, but someone else pushes at the center with 5 N. Describe the outcome.
💡 Hint: Think about how force creates rotation based on its distance from the pivot.
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