Force Pre-Quiz

A push or a pull exerted on an object refers to

• motion

• force

• position

• gravity

We measure force in units of

• Newtons

• Meters

• Grams

• Centimeters

Forces that are equal in size and opposite in direction are known as

• balanced forces

• net forces

• friction forces

• unbalanced forces

In science, a push or a pull is called a(n)

• acceleration

• inertia

• force

• speed

When one force in a pair is greater than the other it is

• balanced force

• unbalanced force

• magnitude

• friction

___________ refers to when a force is equal and opposite in direction.

• unbalanced force

• balanced force

• gravity

• friction

If two forces action on an object are equal, will the object move? Yes/No

• Yes

• No

If only one force is acting on an object, will the object move? Yes/No

• Yes

• No

If an object is moving, a force must be being applied.

• True

• False

This game of tug of war is an example of _________ forces. 

• unbalanced
• balanced
• potential
• net zero