Physics Quiz

What can forces change about an object?

• Color

• Shape

• Taste

• Smell

Forces can change the speed of an object.

• True

• False

Which of these can a force change about an object?

• Frequency

• Volume

• Direction of travel

• Brightness

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

• Freezing water into ice

• Squashing a foam ball

• Dissolving sugar in water

• Cutting paper with scissors

What is an example of applying force to change the shape?

• pulling a door open

• Stretching an elastic band

• Pushing a cart

• Melting butter

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

• Turning on a light switch

• Kicking a football

• Writing with a pencil

• Eating food

What action is an example of applying a force to slow down motion?

• Blowing up a balloon

• Pulling the brakes on a bike

• Shaking hands with a friend

• Throwing a frisbee

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 table

• Pulling a wagon

What is another everyday example of a force changing the direction of an object?

• Kicking a soccer ball into the goal

• Bouncing a ball off a wall

• Swinging on a swing

• Sliding a book across a desk

What is friction?

• A force that increases the motion of an object.

• A force which opposes the motion of an object.

• A type of energy.

• A method of heating objects.