Force Review

Front

Which is NOT an example of work? throwing a ball, using a magnet to separate a penny from iron shavings, pushing against a wall, jumping on a trampoline

Back

pushing against a wall

Front

What force causes a basketball to fall back down after being thrown toward the net?

Back

the pull of gravity

Front

A bicyclist rides on a flat road and then stops pedaling, but does not apply the brakes. The bicyclist stops because of

Back

friction

Front

How are the forces of magnetism and gravity similar? Options: They are both at the center of the earth, they both can pull objects toward each other, they can push objects towards each other, they fall to the ground

Back

They both can pull objects toward each other.

Front

A student sets a block at the top of a wooden ramp. The student pushes the block. As the block slides down the ramp, it slows down and then comes to a stop. What force causes the block to slow down?

Back

the force of friction

Front

What makes the principal's chair move when she pulls it away from her desk? Options: the force of gravity, the force of her pull on the chair, friction between her hand and the chair, friction between the wheels and the floor

Back

the force of her pull on the chair

Front

Force is a

Back

push or pull

Front

Which of the following items is necessary in a laboratory for safety purposes? balance, metric ruler, computer monitor, fire extinguisher

Back

fire extinguisher

Front

Which type of motion is shown by the swing? Options: back and forth, straight line, circular, irregular

Back

back and forth

Front

A student places a ball on the ground and kicks it. The ball moves along the ground. Why does the ball move?

Back

The kick applies a force to the ball.