Science 4 Motion and Forces

Multiple Choice

Which three main aspects are used to describe the motion of an object?

• Position, speed, and direction

• Mass, volume, and density

• Color, shape, and size

• Temperature, pressure, and humidity

Multiple Choice

is this boat in motion ?

• Yes , because its position is changing relative to the reference point ( the buoy)

• No , because its position is changing relative to the reference point ( the buoy)

• No , because its position is not changing relative to the reference point ( the buoy)

• Yes , because its position is not changing relative to the reference point ( the buoy)

Multiple Choice

What is the distance covered by the boy in the figure ?

• 5 m

• 3 m

• 10 m

• 6 m

• 16 m

Multiple Choice

The amount of space between two places can best be described as _______.

• direction

• speed

• distance

• velocity

Multiple Choice

The distance covered by a moving object in certain time is _______

• speed

• position

• motion

• reference point

Multiple Choice

Will the speed increase or decrease if a sailboat gets pushed behind by a gust of wind?

• increase

• decrease

Multiple Choice

Will the speed increase or decrease if a ball rolls into a wall?

• increase

• decrease

Multiple Choice

Will speed increase or decrease if a soccer ball is kicked?

• increase

• decrease

Multiple Choice

Will speed increase or decrease if a man pulls on the leash of a dog as the tries to run away?

• increase

• decrease

Multiple Choice

Will the speed increase or decrease as a pitcher throws a baseball?

• increase

• decrease

Multiple Choice

Douglas is sliding down the hill on a piece of cardboard. His sister pushes him from behind. What effect does this have on his motion?

• He speeds up.

• He stops.

• He slows down.

• His motion remains the same.

Multiple Choice

What is the direction of an object?

• Where the object is heading

• How fast the object is moving

• The color of the object

• The size of the object

Open Ended

How do we know how far an object has moved?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes how speed is measured?

• By measuring the distance travelled and the time taken

• By measuring only the distance travelled

• By measuring only the time taken

• By measuring the weight of the object

Open Ended

Discuss what some of the fastest objects in the world are and how their speeds are measured.

Multiple Select

Which of the following can be used to represent the motion of an object?

• A horizontal scale

• A table

• A graph

• A thermometer

Open Ended

What is needed for an object to move?

Multiple Choice

Which surface makes it easier to move a book?

• Smooth surface

• Rough surface

• Both are the same

• It depends on the weight of the book

Multiple Choice

What is needed to start moving an object that is at rest?

• A push or pull

• Gravity

• Friction

• Heat

Open Ended

Explain why it is more difficult to move a heavier object compared to a lighter object, using examples from daily life.

Multiple Choice

What happens when you apply a greater force to an object?

• It travels a longer distance

• It becomes heavier

• It changes color

• It stops moving

Multiple Select

Which of the following statements are true about the direction of force and motion?

• The direction of force determines the direction of motion

• An object at rest starts moving when a force is applied

• The direction of force is always opposite to the direction of motion

• The state of motion of the object determines the direction of motion

Open Ended

Explain how the direction of force affects the motion of an object, using examples from daily life.

Multiple Choice

What happens to a moving object when more force is applied in the same direction as its motion?

• It speeds up

• It slows down

• It stops moving

• It changes direction

Multiple Select

Which of the following can be used to describe the motion of an object?

• Position

• Speed

• Direction

• Mass

Open Ended

What is one new thing you learned about motion and forces today, and how might you apply it in real life?