Force and Motion Quiz

What is the force that pulls objects towards the center of the Earth?

• gravity

• centrifugal force

• magnetism

• electromagnetism

Which of the following is not a type of force: a) Friction b) Magnetic c) Light d) Tension

• a) Friction

• c) Light

• d) Tension

• b) Magnetic

What is the relationship between force and motion?

• Force is unrelated to motion

• Force is the cause of motion

• Force and motion are independent of each other

• Motion causes force

How does force affect the motion of an object?

• Force can only change the temperature of an object

• Force only affects the color of an object

• Force can change the speed, direction, or shape of an object's motion.

• Force has no effect on the motion of an object

What is the ability to do work called?

• energy

• force

• strength

• power

What is the unit of measurement for force?

• newton (N)

• joule

• meter

• kilogram

What type of energy is possessed by an object in motion?

• Thermal energy

• Kinetic energy

• Chemical energy

• Potential energy

What is the formula to calculate work?

• W = F - d

• W = F + d

• W = F * d

• W = F / d

What is the energy stored in an object due to its position or shape called?

• Kinetic energy

• Potential energy

• Thermal energy

• Mechanical energy

What is the force that opposes the motion of an object?

• Acceleration

• Friction

• Magnetism

• Gravity