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Which of the following is NOT a way forces can affect objects?

Change the colour of an object

What is the SI unit for force?

newton (N)

Which is an example of a contact force?

Wind turning a windmill

Which force is a non-contact force?

Gravitational force

In what direction does the normal force act?

Perpendicular to the surface

Which statement about friction is correct?

Friction acts parallel to surfaces

How does static friction differ from kinetic friction?

Static varies, kinetic is constant

If μs=0.5\mu_s = 0.5 and N=80N = 80 N, what is fs,maxf_{s,max}?

40 N

A box has N=200N = 200 N and μs=0.4\mu_s = 0.4. What minimum force starts motion?

80 N

If N=50N = 50 N and it takes 30 N to start motion, what is μs\mu_s?

0.6

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