Year 3 Science: End of Unit Force and Motion Quiz

What force does the picture show?

• push

• pull

What force does the picture show?

• push

• pull

What force does the picture show?

• push

• pull

What force does the picture show?

• push

• pull

A contact force is a push or a pull that affects objects that are ______________________.

• touching
• not touching

Annie is kicking a ball. What type of force is she using? Circle your answer.

• push

• pull

Tick the statement that explains your last answer.

• Annie is pushing the ball away from her.

• Annie is pulling the ball towards her.

Friction slows down the movement of objects.

• True

• False

Forces are pushes and pulls.

• True

• False

Class 3 are collecting data to see how the surface of a ramp affects the distance a toy car travels. They let go of the car at the top of the ramp and measure how far it travels. Look at the table to see their results.

Which surface has the least friction?

• sandpaper

• wood

• carpet