Lab: Motion Answers

Which units are used to measure force?

Polly is pushing a box to the right across the floor with a force of 30 N. The force of gravity is 8 N, and the normal force is 8 N. Which value could describe the force of friction if Polly could not move the box?

Jasper and Gemma are going to play on a teeter totter. Gemma gets on first. When Jasper gets on, Gemma moves into the air, but she does not move to the top.

If forces acting on an object are unbalanced, the object could experience a change in ________.

Which best describes two counteracting forces on an object?

Two boxes need to be moved into storage. Jamal and Jude each want to move a box. The force of gravity on both the boxes is 50 N. Jamal is lifting with a force of 60 N, and Jude is lifting with a force of 45 N.

Jill is pushing a box across the floor. Which represents the upward force perpendicular to the floor?

The table represents the forces on four objects, with directions.ObjectF1 ↑F2 →F3 ←F4 ↓W30 N20 N20 N30 NX15 N35 N25 N15 NY60 N0 N0 N60 NZ45 N0 N22 N45 N

Diego is trying to lift a piano to the second floor of his house. Diego uses a pulley system and gives a big lift to the piano.The piano moves upward, then stops, and then it starts to fall to the ground. (The direction of the force of gravity is negative.)

Which is the best example of forces acting in the same direction?