Forces Practice Quiz

What is a force?

• A push, pull, or twist that acts on an object

• A type of energy

• A form of matter

• A state of rest

Which of the following is NOT an effect of a force?

• Start or stop an object moving

• Change the speed of an object

• Change the color of an object

• Change the direction in which an object is moving

How can we represent the direction that a force is acting?

• By the use of colors

• By the use of arrows

• By the use of numbers

• By the use of shapes

In which branch of science does the study of forces belong?

• Chemistry

• Biology

• Physics

• Astronomy

Which of the following is an example of a force?

• Pushing a door

• Watching TV

• Reading a book

• Sleeping

What type of force is involved in lifting your school bag?

• Push

• Pull

• Twist

• None of the above

What type of force is involved in kicking a ball?

• Push

• Pull

• Twist

• None of the above

What type of force is involved in opening a lid on a jar?

• Push

• Pull

• Twist

• None of the above

What type of force is involved in a crane lifting a classroom?

• Push

• Pull

• Twist

• None of the above

What type of force is involved in walking?

• Push

• Pull

• Twist

• None of the above