Quiz about Force & Motion Unit Review

Question 1

A _________ is a push or pull that can change the position or motion of an object or material.

Accepted Answer

force

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motion

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friction

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gravity

Question 2

_________ is the force that pulls objects toward the Earth, and toward each other.

Accepted Answer

gravity

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friction

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motion

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magnetism

Question 3

_________ is a change in the position of an object.

Accepted Answer

motion

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friction

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magnetism

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gravity

Question 4

A ______ is the act of applying force to move something toward or with you.

Accepted Answer

pull

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magnet

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push

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friction

Question 5

A _____ is the act of applying force in order to move something away.

Accepted Answer

push

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friction

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pull

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magnet

Question 6

A flat, tilted surface, or ramp, is called an ______________.

Accepted Answer

inclined plane

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object

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inclined force

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gravity

Question 7

An apple fell from a tree. Which force acted upon the apple, causing it to fall?

Accepted Answer

gravity

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friction

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magnetism

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the dark side

Question 8

Which force causes a soda can to fall from the top of the machine?

Accepted Answer

gravity

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friction

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magnetism

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money

Question 9

Which is not a type of simple machine?

Accepted Answer

spring

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screw

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pulley

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wedge

Question 10

work is...

Accepted Answer

a force that moves an object

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energy from the sun

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a type of machine

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a force that pulls you toward the earh

Question 11

What type of simple machine is found on the cap of a pickle jar?

Accepted Answer

screw

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lever

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inclined plane

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pulley

Question 12

Which of these is an example of a wedge?

Accepted Answer

butter knife

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skateboard

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broom

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stairs

Question 13

Which is an example of someone using a simple machine to do work?

Accepted Answer

a mother pushes a stroller up a ramp

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a boy runs across a football field

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a banker counts money

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a girl eats a sandwich

Question 14

Which is a characteristic of a simple machine?

Accepted Answer

They have few or no moving parts.

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They run on electricity.

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They take a long time to make.

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They are not very large.

Question 15

Which type of simple machine would be found on the bottom of a wagon??

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a wheel and axle

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a pulley

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a screw

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a wedge

Question 16

What type of simple machine has a ramp that makes it easier for a heavy object to be moved up or down?

Accepted Answer

inclined plane

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lever

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pulley

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wedge

Question 17

This picture shows an example of what type simple machine?

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pulley

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wedge

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lever

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wheel and axle

Question 18

A seesaw is an example of what type of simple machine?

Accepted Answer

lever

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wheel and axle

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wedge

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pulley

Question 19

Which one is NOT a simple machine?

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stick

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pulley

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lever

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screw

Question 20

What type of simple machine makes chopping wood easier?

Accepted Answer

wedge

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inclined plane

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screw

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lever

Question 21

A bicycle is an example of a _________________.

Accepted Answer

compound machine

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simple machine

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wheel

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pulley

Question 22

What type of simple machine is shown here?

Accepted Answer

Pulley

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Wheel and Axle

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Lever

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Wedge

Question 23

A door stop is an example of a

Accepted Answer

Wedge

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Screw

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Lever

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Inclined Plane

Question 24

The ______________ is a flat surface that is raised so one end is higher than the other.

Accepted Answer

inclined plane

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lever

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pulley

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wedge

Question 25

The ____________ consists of a rod attached to a wheel, and makes it easier to move or turn things. A door knob is an example of this simple machine.

Accepted Answer

wheel and axle

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lever

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pulley

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wedge

Question 26

This simple machine has a stiff bar that moves about a fixed point, called a fulcrum.

Accepted Answer

lever

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screw

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wheel and axle

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wedge

Question 27

The ______________ is an inclined plane wrapped around a cylinder or cone. It is mostly used to hold objects together.

Accepted Answer

screw

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pulley

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lever

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wheel and axle

Question 28

What type of simple machine is at the bottom of a light bulb?

Accepted Answer

screw

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lever

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wheel

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wedge

Question 29

What two simple machines make up scissors?

Accepted Answer

lever and wedge

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wheel and axle

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wedge and inclined plans

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inclined plane and lever

Question 30

Look at the diagrams of the inclined planes. An inclined plane changes the direction of the force needed to lift. Which incline would require less force to push the box up?

Accepted Answer

longer incline plans

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steep incline plane

Question 31

Hammers can be used to pull nails out of wood. What type of simple machine is a hammer?

Accepted Answer

lever

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screw

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pulley

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inclined plane

Question 32

When Izzy and Zoe pull on the rope with the same amount of force, the forces are ________.

Accepted Answer

balanced

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increased

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unbalanced

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decreased

Question 33

Why did Izzy fall when playing tug of war?

Accepted Answer

unbalanced forces

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he tripped

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balanced forces

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he was pushed

Question 34

How will this object move?

Accepted Answer

It will move to the right.

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It won't move.

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It will move to the left.

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It will move up.

Question 35

How will this object move?

Accepted Answer

It won't move.

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It will move to the right.

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It will move to the left.

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It will move in both directions.

Question 36

These forces are...

Accepted Answer

Unbalanced

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Balanced

Question 37

These forces are...

Accepted Answer

Balanced

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Unbalanced

Question 38

If an object is not moving the forces acting upon it are _____________

Accepted Answer

balanced

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unbalanced

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weak

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Hulk Smash!

Question 39

What will cause an object to move?

Accepted Answer

Unbalanced forces

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Applied forces

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Balanced forces

Question 40

A lamp sitting on a table.

Accepted Answer

Balanced Force

Answer

Unbalanced Force

Force & Motion Unit Review

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