Forces: Interactive Learning Quizzes for Tenth Grade Science

Question 1

The primary characteristic of the gravitational force is that it is:

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Attractive between any two objects with mass

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Repulsive between like electric charges

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Strong and holds atoms together

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Responsible for circular motion

Question 2

An example of an electromagnetic force is:

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A magnet attracting a paperclip

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The Earth's gravity

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The force holding protons in a nucleus

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Friction between surfaces

Question 3

The difference between the strong and weak nuclear forces is that the strong nuclear force:

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Acts over short distances

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Acts over longer distances

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Is repulsive

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Is responsible for radioactive decay

Question 4

Forces affect the motion of an object by:

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Changing its speed, direction, or both

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Not affecting its motion

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Altering only its acceleration

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Always acting perpendicular to its motion

Question 5

A real-world application of gravitational force is:

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Keeping satellites in orbit

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Generating electricity in windmills

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Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

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Accelerating a car

Question 6

Friction is related to force as it:

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Opposes the relative motion of two surfaces

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Always aids motion

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Is unaffected by the types of surfaces

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Cannot be reduced or eliminated

Question 7

According to Newton's second law of motion, force and acceleration are related by:

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Force is proportional to acceleration

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Force equals acceleration

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Acceleration equals force

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Force is independent of acceleration

Question 8

Which of the following forces requires physical contact between objects?

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Frictional force

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Gravitational force

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Electromagnetic force

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Tension force

Question 9

Which factor does NOT influence the strength of gravitational force?

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Speed of the objects

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Mass of the objects

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Distance between the objects

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Gravitational constant

Question 10

Define the net force acting on an object:

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Sum of all forces acting on the object

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Difference between the largest and smallest forces

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Force causing the fastest movement

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Force causing the slowest movement

Question 11

When is an object considered to be in equilibrium?

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Net force acting on it is zero

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Net force acting on it is non-zero

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Moving at a constant speed

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Moving with constant acceleration

Question 12

Identify an example of a balanced force:

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Book resting on a table

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Car driving on a road

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Ball thrown in the air

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Rocket launching into space

Question 13

What force opposes an object's movement through a fluid?

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Drag

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Friction

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Tension

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Gravity

Question 14

Which method is INCORRECT for reducing friction?

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Increasing the object's weight

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Applying lubricants

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Smoothing surfaces

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Using ball bearings

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT a fundamental force in physics?

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Friction

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Gravitational force

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Electromagnetic force

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Nuclear force

Question 16

Which force is NOT considered a fundamental force in physics?

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Static friction force

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Gravitational force

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Electromagnetic force

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Nuclear force

Question 17

Which type of electromagnetic force is responsible for attracting protons and electrons to form atoms?

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Electrostatic force

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Magnetic force

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Gravitational force

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Nuclear force

Question 18

Which of the following particles is NOT involved in the strong nuclear force?

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Electrons

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Protons

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Neutrons

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Quarks

Question 19

Which of the following is an example of a centripetal force?

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Tension

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Friction

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Centrifugal force

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Gravity

Question 20

Which force is responsible for keeping the planets in orbit around the sun?

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Gravitational force

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Electromagnetic force

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Nuclear force

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Centripetal force

Question 21

According to Newton's second law of motion, what is the relationship between force, mass, and acceleration?

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Force equals mass times acceleration

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Force equals mass divided by acceleration

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Acceleration equals force times mass

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Mass equals force divided by acceleration

Question 22

Which of the following is an application of nuclear force in technology?

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Nuclear power plants

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Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)

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Electric motors

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Wind turbines

Question 23

What is the main difference between a contact force and a non-contact force?

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Non-contact forces act over a distance, while contact forces act only at the point of contact

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Contact forces act over a distance, while non-contact forces act only at the point of contact

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Contact forces are always stronger than non-contact forces

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Non-contact forces are always stronger than contact forces

Question 24

Which of the following factors does NOT affect the strength of gravitational force?

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Shape of the objects

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Mass of the objects

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Distance between the objects

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Presence of other objects between the objects

Question 25

What is the fundamental principle behind the operation of an electric motor?

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Electromagnetic force acting on a current-carrying conductor in a magnetic field

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Magnetic force acting on a charged particle in an electric field

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Gravitational force acting on a mass in the presence of another mass

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Nuclear force acting on the nucleus of an atom

Question 26

Which of the following is a fundamental force in physics that acts between any two objects with mass?

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Gravitational force

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Frictional force

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Centrifugal force

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Elastic force

Question 27

Which force is responsible for binding protons and neutrons together in the nucleus of an atom?

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Nuclear force

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Gravitational force

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Electromagnetic force

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Weak nuclear force

Question 28

Which of the following is a vector quantity?

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Force

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Mass

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Temperature

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Volume

Question 29

The standard international (SI) unit of force is the:

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Newton

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Joule

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Watt

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Pascal

Question 30

Which of the following is NOT a fundamental force?

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Mechanical force

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Gravitational force

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Electromagnetic force

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Nuclear force

Question 31

Which force is responsible for keeping objects anchored to the surface of the Earth?

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Gravitational force

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Electromagnetic force

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Nuclear force

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Frictional force

Question 32

Which of the interactions involves the exchange of charged particles?

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Electromagnetic interaction

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Gravitational interaction

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Nuclear interaction

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None of these

Question 33

Which force holds the atomic nucleus together?

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Strong nuclear force

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Gravitational force

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Electromagnetic force

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Weak nuclear force

Question 34

Which of the following is an example of a contact force?

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Frictional force

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Gravitational force

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Magnetic force

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Electrostatic force

Question 35

Which unit of force is used in the International System of Units (SI)?

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Newton

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Kilogram

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Meter

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Second

Question 36

Which technology utilizes the principles of electromagnetic force?

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Electric motor

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Nuclear reactor

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Rocket engine

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Telescope

Question 37

Which of the following forces is responsible for keeping us firmly planted on the Earth?

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Gravitational force

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Electromagnetic force

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Nuclear force

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Frictional force

Question 38

The attraction between particles that have electric charges is primarily caused by which type of force?

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Electromagnetic force

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Gravitational force

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Nuclear force

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Magnetic force

Question 39

In the International System of Units (SI), the fundamental unit utilized to quantify force is the:

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Newton

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Joule

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Watt

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Kelvin

Question 40

Which of the following force types requires physical contact between interacting objects?

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Friction

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Gravitational force

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Electrostatic force

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Magnetic force

Question 41

Which law describes the mathematical relationship between an object's mass, acceleration, and the applied force?

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Newton's second law

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Newton's first law

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Newton's third law

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Coulomb's law

Question 42

Which of the following is a vector quantity, meaning it is characterized by both magnitude and direction?

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Force

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Mass

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Volume

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Temperature

Question 43

The principle underlying the operation of a car's engine is:

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Internal combustion

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Gravitational force

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Electromagnetic force

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Nuclear force

Question 44

Which of the following is a strong nuclear force?

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The force responsible for holding atomic nuclei together

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The force responsible for attracting magnets

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The force responsible for keeping planets in orbit around the Sun

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The force responsible for objects falling when dropped

Question 45

The weight of an object is primarily determined by:

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Gravitational force

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Electromagnetic force

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Nuclear force

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Frictional force

Question 46

Which force causes the Earth to orbit the Sun?

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Gravitational force

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Electromagnetic force

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Nuclear force

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Frictional force

Question 47

What is the fundamental unit of force in the International System of Units (SI)?

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Newton (N)

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Joule (J)

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Kilogram (kg)

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Meter (m)

Question 48

Which of the following is NOT considered a fundamental force?

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Magnetic force

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Electromagnetic force

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Gravitational force

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Nuclear force

Question 49

Which formula accurately describes the force of gravity acting between two objects?

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F = G * m1 * m2 / r^2

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F = W/d

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F = kx

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F = ma

Question 50

Which force is primarily responsible for holding molecules together?

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Electromagnetic force

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Gravitational force

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Weak nuclear force

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Strong nuclear force

Question 51

The operation of electric motors is primarily based on which force?

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Electromagnetic force

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Gravitational force

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Nuclear force

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Frictional force

Question 52

Which force is associated with interactions at the atomic nucleus and is responsible for nuclear reactions?

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Nuclear force

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Gravitational force

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Frictional force

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Electromagnetic force

Question 53

Which fundamental force is the strongest?

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Strong nuclear force

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Gravitational force

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Electromagnetic force

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Weak nuclear force

Question 54

Which of the following factors does NOT influence the force of friction?

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Temperature

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Normal force

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Coefficient of friction

Question 55

When pushing a heavy object across the floor, which force acts against the motion?

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Frictional force

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Electromagnetic force

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Nuclear force

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Gravitational force