
Forces: Multiple Forces
Presentation
•
Science
•
6th - 8th Grade
•
Practice Problem
•
Hard
Standards-aligned
Stephanie Serna
FREE Resource
16 Slides • 19 Questions
1
2
Match
A push or a pull
A change in an object's position
The location of an object
Force
Motion
Position
Force
Motion
Position
3
Labelling
Which force is in action when playing archery?
pull
push
gravity
4
Drag and Drop
5
Multiple Choice
Why is understanding multiple forces important in everyday life?
It helps us predict the outcome of physical activities.
It is only useful for scientists.
It makes games more fun.
It is not important at all.
6
7
Open Ended
What factors could increase the difficulty of pushing a box across the floor?
8
9
10
11
Multiple Choice
Which of the following statements best describes the relationship between gravity and normal force acting on an object at rest on a surface?
Gravity and normal force act in the same direction.
Gravity and normal force act in opposite directions and are always equal.
Gravity and normal force act in opposite directions but are not always equal.
Gravity and normal force act in random directions.
12
13
Multiple Choice
Which of the following scenarios would result in an increase in the normal force acting on an object?
Removing weight from the object
Adding more weight to the object
Changing the surface to a slippery one
Lifting the object off the surface
14
15
Fill in the Blanks
Type answer...
16
Multiple Select
Which of the following are characteristics of a normal force?
It is always parallel to the surface.
It acts as a support force.
It is perpendicular to the surface.
It pulls objects downward.
17
18
Open Ended
What happens when two equal forces act on the same object from opposite directions?
19
20
Multiple Choice
What forces are involved when you lift a paperclip using a magnet?
Magnetic force and gravity
Friction and gravity
Electrostatic force and friction
Gravity and tension
21
22
Multiple Choice
What forces act on a book when you slide it across your desk?
Friction, applied force, and gravity
Magnetic force and friction
Gravity and tension
Electrostatic force and gravity
23
24
Multiple Select
Which of the following forces can act on an object at the same time? Select all that apply.
Gravity
Magnetic force
Friction
Applied force
25
Multiple Choice
What forces are used when you drop a ball from the top of your table?
Gravity and air resistance
Magnetic force and gravity
Friction and tension
Electrostatic force and friction
26
27
Open Ended
If two people push a cart with equal force in opposite directions, what will happen? Why?
28
Open Ended
What happens when different forces act on the same object?
29
30
31
32
33
Open Ended
What forces are being illustrated in the image of the penguin skating?
34
Open Ended
Reflecting on today's lesson about multiple forces, what is one real-life situation where you noticed multiple forces acting on an object?
35
Open Ended
What would make it more difficult to push the box across the floor?
Show answer
Auto Play
Slide 1 / 35
SLIDE
Similar Resources on Wayground
24 questions
Newton's Laws of Motion
Presentation
•
6th - 8th Grade
24 questions
The Water Cycle
Presentation
•
6th - 8th Grade
25 questions
Law of Superposition
Presentation
•
7th - 8th Grade
27 questions
Predict Moon Phases!
Presentation
•
6th - 8th Grade
27 questions
Kinetic Energy
Presentation
•
6th - 8th Grade
31 questions
Changes in Force and Motion
Presentation
•
6th - 8th Grade
30 questions
Wave Behaviors
Presentation
•
6th - 8th Grade
32 questions
Heat Transfer: Convection, Conduction, Radiation & Cel vs Kelvin
Presentation
•
6th - 8th Grade
Popular Resources on Wayground
6 questions
Secondary Safety Quiz
Presentation
•
9th - 12th Grade
10 questions
Afterschool Activities & Sports
Quiz
•
6th - 8th Grade
19 questions
ROAR Week 2026
Quiz
•
9th - 12th Grade
20 questions
Lab Safety Quiz
Quiz
•
6th Grade
15 questions
Cool Tool:Chromebook
Quiz
•
6th - 8th Grade
22 questions
would you rather
Quiz
•
3rd - 11th Grade
21 questions
Continents and Oceans
Quiz
•
6th Grade
20 questions
Parts of Speech
Quiz
•
5th Grade
Discover more resources for Science
20 questions
Lab Safety Quiz
Quiz
•
6th Grade
10 questions
Lab Safety
Quiz
•
8th Grade
20 questions
Lab Safety review
Quiz
•
8th Grade
20 questions
💯4. Quiz: Safety in the Science Lab
Quiz
•
7th Grade
20 questions
Lab Safety
Quiz
•
5th - 8th Grade
15 questions
Lab Safety
Quiz
•
7th Grade
17 questions
Variables in Science Experiments: Practice!
Quiz
•
7th Grade
5 questions
Scientific Method Video
Interactive video
•
6th Grade