S1 Forces Quiz

What can forces change about an object?

• Speed

• Shape

• Direction

• Temperature

Which of the following is an example of changing shape due to force?

• Cutting a piece of paper

• Squashing a foam ball

• Pouring water into a glass

• Melting ice

What is an example of a force causing an object to change shape?

• Pushing a car

• Rolling out pastry

• Stretching an elastic band

• Freezing water

Which of the following is an everyday example of a force changing speed?

• Pushing a doorbell

• Kicking a football

• Turning on a light switch

• Writing with a pencil

What action is an example of applying a force to decrease speed?

• Blowing up a balloon

• Pulling the brakes on a bike

• Shaking a bottle of soda

• Dropping a coin

Which of the following is an example of changing direction due to a force?

• Pushing a door to open it

• Turning a steering wheel in a car

• Lifting a book from the floor

• Pulling a wagon

What is friction?

• A force that increases the motion of an object.

• A force which opposes the motion of an object.

• The energy produced by an object in motion.

• A type of energy that objects possess.

What happens to energy when friction is present?

• Energy is converted entirely into sound.

• Energy is stored within the object.

• Energy is lost in the form of heat.

• Energy is increased.

What happens to friction when the shape of an object is large?

• Friction remains the same

• Friction decreases

• Friction increases

• Friction becomes zero

How does the surface of an object affect friction?

• A rough surface decreases friction

• A smooth surface increases friction

• A rough surface increases friction

• The surface of an object does not affect friction