Force and Motion Quiz

A wagon is pushed in a straight line. How would an increase in friction on the wagon wheels affect the wagon?

• It would cause the wagon to move faster.

• It would cause the wagon to change mass.

• It would cause the wagon to change direction.

• It would cause the wagon to slow down.

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Which best explains why a bicycle slows down when its brakes are applied?

• The brakes heat the rubber on the bicycle tires.

• The brakes add energy to the bicycle.

• The brakes increase the force of gravity on the bicycle.

• The brakes cause frictional forces on the wheels of the bicycle.

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A ball is kicked and rolls along a level field until it comes to a stop. What is most responsible for the ball coming to a stop?

• friction

• air

• gravity

• mass

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What causes a wagon to speed up when going down a hill?

• gravity

• friction

• air pressure

• mass

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What can cause a moving object to increase its speed in a forward direction?

• a force pushing on the object from the opposite direction

• a force that continually acts on the object in the direction the object is moving

• an increase in the mass of the object

• a decrease in the mass of the object

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A pencil falls off of a desk. What moves the pencil toward the floor?

• mass

• friction

• gravity

• speed

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A child rides a wagon down a hill. Eventually, the wagon comes to a stop. Which is most responsible for causing the wagon to stop?

• gravity acting on the wagon

• friction acting on the wagon

• the mass of the wagon

• the mass of the child

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