Forces of Motion Quiz

Which most accurately describes gravitational forces?

• Gravity pushes objects away from the center of Earth due to Earth's mass

• Gravity pushes objects toward the center of Earth due to Earth's mass

• Gravity pulls objects toward the center of Earth due to Earth's mass

• Gravity pulls objects away from the center of Earth due to Earth's mass

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What is the force that opposes the relative motion when two surfaces are in contact?

• Gravity

• Friction

• Magnetism

• Electricity

A student is measuring the volume of his water bottle. What is he actually measuring?

• The amount of meters in the water bottle

• The amount of space that the water bottle occupies

• The force of friction acting on the mass of the water bottle

• The force of gravity acting on the mass of the water bottle

What factors can influence the speed of a moving object?

• Weight of the object

• Force applied on the object

• Surface texture

• All of the above

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A steep verticle line is shown on a motion graph. What does this mean?

• The object is moving horizontally

• The object is not in motion at this point

• The object is in rapid motion at this point

• There is not enough information to determine the object's motion

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Two forces of equal magnitude are acting on an object in opposite directions. What is the net force on the object?

• The net force is zero

• The net force is equal to the magnitude of one force

• The net force is double the magnitude of one force

• The net force is unpredictable

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Which object would hit the ground first if dropped from the same height at the same time?

• A feather

• A basketball

• A marble

• All would hit the ground at the same time

When a book is sliding down a ramp, what type of friction is it most likely experiencing?

• Static friction

• Air resistance

• Rolling friction

• Sliding friction

What happens when a ball hits a wall?

• It absorbs gravity

• It creates condensation

• It transfers energy

• None of these

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A scientist wants to measure the volume of a liquid in his test tube. Which would be the most appropriate scientific unit for him to use?

• A kilogram

• A milliliter

• A meter

• A centimeter