Force and Motion

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of motion?

• A ball rolling across the floor

• A book lying on a table

• A closed door

• A painting on the wall

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of a force in everyday life?

• Pushing a swing

• Watching TV

• Reading a book

• Sleeping

Multiple Choice

What is the main difference between contact forces and non-contact forces?

• Contact forces require touching, non-contact forces do not.

• Contact forces are invisible, non-contact forces are visible.

• Contact forces are always stronger than non-contact forces.

• Contact forces only occur in water.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are effects that a force can have on an object?

• Start moving

• Stop moving

• Change speed

• Change color

Open Ended

Describe the correct sequence of steps that occur when an unbalanced force causes a soccer ball to move, starting from rest.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the difference between balanced and unbalanced forces?

• Balanced forces cause objects to move, unbalanced forces keep them still.

• Balanced forces keep objects still, unbalanced forces cause motion.

• Balanced forces and unbalanced forces both cause motion.

• Balanced forces only exist in space, unbalanced forces exist on Earth.

Multiple Choice

Motion is when something moves from one place to another. Which of the following is NOT an example of motion?

• A ball rolling across the floor

• A fan spinning

• A book sitting on a shelf

• A dog running in the yard