
"Forces" Practice Test
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Physics
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9th Grade
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Medium
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Tammy Campbell
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This quiz comprehensively covers the fundamental principles of forces and motion, making it appropriate for 9th grade introductory physics students. The questions systematically address Newton's three laws of motion, gravitational force, balanced and unbalanced forces, and the mathematical relationships between force, mass, and acceleration. Students must demonstrate understanding of net force calculations, the distinction between mass and weight, action-reaction pairs, and the law of inertia. The quiz requires both conceptual reasoning and computational skills, as students work with the formula F=ma to solve for force, mass, and acceleration in various scenarios. The progression from basic force identification to complex gravitational calculations builds the foundational knowledge essential for understanding how objects interact and move in response to applied forces. Created by Tammy Campbell, a Physics teacher in US who teaches grade 9. This comprehensive assessment serves multiple instructional purposes, functioning effectively as a unit review, formative assessment tool, or homework assignment to reinforce force and motion concepts. Teachers can use this quiz to identify student misconceptions about Newton's laws, assess computational skills with force calculations, and evaluate understanding of fundamental physics vocabulary. The varied question formats allow for differentiated assessment, while the practical examples help students connect abstract physics principles to real-world situations. This quiz aligns with NGSS standards HS-PS2-1 (analyzing data to support Newton's second law) and addresses Common Core mathematical practices through problem-solving with algebraic relationships in physics contexts.
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the net force?
Tags
CCSS.7.EE.B.3
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
How will this object move?
Tags
NGSS.HS-PS2-1
NGSS.HS-PS2-2
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How will this object move?
Tags
NGSS.MS-PS2-2
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the net force?
Tags
CCSS.HSN-VM.B.4A
CCSS.HSN-VM.B.4B
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
You and your dad are moving the couch from one side to another. Your dad pushes with a force of 35 N to the right and you push with a force of 25 N right. What is the net force on the couch?
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CCSS.HSN-VM.B.4A
CCSS.HSN-VM.B.4B
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Forces that have a net force of zero ( the object is still).
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
The sum of all forces acting on an object and direction
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NGSS.MS-PS2-2
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