Force and Motion Quiz

A student launches an object with a slingshot and measures the distance traveled. What observations might the student make about forces and distance? Select two correct answers.

• The greater the force applied, the greater the distance traveled.

• The lesser the force applied, the greater the distance traveled.

• The greater the force applied, the lesser the distance traveled.

• The lesser the force applied, the lesser the distance traveled.

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Which pictures show unbalanced forces? Select two correct answers.

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Four students are having a race by pushing objects across a wooden floor. Which of the following objects would require applying the greatest amount of force to win the race?

• A plastic cube with a mass of 30 kg

• A cement cube with a mass of 40 kg

• A wood cube with a mass of 50 kg

• An iron cube with a mass of 20 kg

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Which of the following will NOT cause a change in direction of an object in motion?

• balanced forces

• gravity

• unbalanced forces

• a push or a pull

Which person would have the lowest speed going down a slide?

• A 5 ft tall person who weighs 95 lb

• A 5 ft tall person who weighs 151 lb

• A 6 ft tall person who weighs 112 lb

• A 6 ft tall person who weighs 147 lb

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When two applied forces pull on an object in opposite directions, their pulling forces (a)   each other. If these two forces are equal, the object will​ (b)   . If these two forces are unequal, the object will​ (c)   . When two applied forces pull on an object in the same direction, their pulling forces​ (d)   each other.

• oppose
• not move
• move
• combine with

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Which statement describes which direction an object would move if a weak force pushes it to the left, while a strong force pushes it to the right?

• The object will remain at rest.

• The object will move left.

• The object will move right.

• The object will move upward.

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When​ (a)   is applied to an object, ​ (b)   is transferred from one object to another. This process is called​ (c)   .

• force
• energy
• energy transfer
• mass
• momentum
• work

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If a bookcase and a book were pushed with the same force, what would most likely happen?

• The book would move farther, because it has less mass.

• The book would move faster, because it has more mass.

• The bookcase would move faster, because it has less mass.

• The bookcase would move farther, because it has more mass.

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Shane and Brett push a toy car on a straight track. When Shane pushes the car, it goes a longer distance than when Brett pushes it. Which best explains this?

• Brett applied more force to the car.

• Shane applied more force to the car.

• Brett did not apply any force to the car.

• Shane applied the same amount of force as Brett.

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