Multiple choice:
Direction: Choose the letter of the correct answer.

1. The straight line passing through the point of application is called
A. magnitude
B. direction C. line of action D. point of application

2. A force that results from the direct contact between two objects or surfaces that are physically
touching each other

A. gravitational force
B. contact force C. normal force D. non contact force

3. The measure of the pull of gravity on earth is called

A mass
B. weight
C. magnitude D. force

4. Forces that are capable of changing the state of motion of an object

A. balanced forces
B. unbalanced forces C. frictional forces
D. net forces

5. The following are examples of non-contact forces EXCEPT

A normal force
B. magnetic force C. nuclear force D. electrical force. The fall of an apple from the tree is due to what type of force?

6.The Fall of an apple from the tree is due to what type of force?

A. strong nuclear force
B. weak nuclear force
C. magnetic force
D. gravitational force

7. The unit of weight in an object is in
A. kg
B. m/s2
C. N
D. mg

8. This type of force is stronger than the
gravitational force but weaker than the electromagnetic force

A. tension force
B. friction force
C. weak nuclear force
D. strong nuclear force

9. This type of force is transmitted through a string, rope, cable or wire when it is pulled tight by forces
acting from the opposite ends.

A. normal force
B. tension force
C. applied force
D. spring force

10. It refers to the size or strength of the force

A. mass
B. magnitude
C. direction
D. line of action

11. Which is NOT a unit of force?
A. Dyne
B. Joules
C. Newton
D. Pound

12. Planet Jupiter has a bigger mass than the earth. If you were able to travel to planet Jupiter, what
happens to your weight?

A. increases
B. decreases
C. stays the same
D. varies with day and night​​