What can a force do to an object?
Change its direction.
Change its speed.
Change its shape.
What is the name of the force that pulls objects down?
Weight.
What force pushes up from a floor?
Reaction force.
What does equilibrium mean when referring to forces?
The forces acting on the object are equal in size and opposite in direction.
What is meant by a gravitational field?
An area where an object with mass feels a force.
What force causes a boat to float?
Upthrust
How can forces cause acceleration?
If the forces are unbalanced, and the forward force is greater.