Forces and Motion Quiz

What is friction?

• A type of force that speeds things up

• A force that pulls things together

• A force that slows things down when they rub together

• A force that only acts in space

Which of the following is NOT a type of force?

• Magnetic force

• Gravity

• Light force

• Friction

What does gravity do?

• Pushes things apart

• Pulls things towards the Earth

• Makes things float

• Stops things from moving

What happens when there is less friction?

• Things move slower

• Things can't move

• Things move more easily

• Things get heavier

Which force is responsible for keeping us on the ground?

• Magnetic force

• Gravity

• Friction

• Push force

What can reduce friction?

• Adding more weight

• Making surfaces rougher

• Using a slippery material/surface

• Increasing the surface area

What is an example of a push force?

• The moon orbiting the Earth

• A magnet pulling a fridge door closed

• Kicking a soccer ball

• Gravity pulling an apple to the ground

Why do astronauts float in space?

• There is no air in space

• Space is very cold

• There is less gravity in space

• They are very light

What would happen if there was no friction at all?

• We would move faster

• We could not stop moving easily

• Everything would be very heavy

• We would not need energy to move

Which of the following is a natural force?

• Engine power

• Electricity

• Gravity

• A pushed shopping cart