Chapter 3 Physical Science Test

What is the friction between a rolling object and the surface it rolls on called?

• rolling friction
• net force
• friction
• static friction
• sliding friction

What is it called when two or more forces act on an object at the same time?

• net force
• friction
• static friction
• sliding friction
• rolling friction

What is the force that opposes the sliding motion of the two touching surfaces?

• friction
• net force
• static friction
• sliding friction
• rolling friction

What is the friction called in which two surfaces are not moving past one another?

• static friction
• net force
• friction
• sliding friction
• rolling friction

What is the friction called where two surfaces slide past one another?

• sliding friction
• net force
• friction
• static friction
• rolling friction

What is the friction called when objects move through fluid, meaning liquid or gas?

• fluid friction
• net force
• friction
• static friction
• sliding friction

What is the friction-like force that opposes motion of objects that move through air?

• air resistance
• net force
• friction
• static friction
• sliding friction

What is speed that does not vary?

• constant speed
• distance
• displacement
• instantaneous speed
• average speed

What is a push or pull applied to an object?

• force
• distance
• displacement
• instantaneous speed
• average speed

What is distance and direction of an object's change in position from a starting point called?

• displacement
• distance
• instantaneous speed
• average speed
• constant speed