Forces and Types of Forces Quiz

Which of the following forces acts by pulling an object apart?

• Tension

• Compression

• Shear

• Bending

Which force is represented by arrows pushing towards the center of an object?

• Tension

• Compression

• Shear

• Torsion

What type of force is shown by arrows moving parallel but in opposite directions?

• Tension

• Compression

• Shear

• Torsion

Which force involves twisting an object?

• Tension

• Compression

• Shear

• Torsion

Which of the following is an example of an external force acting on a structure?

• The color of the walls

• The weight of people and furniture in a house

• The type of material used in construction

• The design of the structure

Which of the following is NOT an example of an external force acting on a structure?

• Wind blowing on a tent

• The movement caused by a passing train

• The weight of people and furniture in a house

• The type of paint used on the structure

What is a force?

• A push or a pull

• A type of energy

• A kind of material

• A form of light

What can a force do to an object?

• Change its color

• Make it start moving or stop moving

• Change its temperature

• Make it disappear

What must structures be built to withstand?

• Forces

• Heat

• Light

• Sound

What will happen if a structure is not built strong enough?

• It will change color

• It will fail and potentially collapse

• It will become invisible

• It will float