Forces and Motion Quiz

Which of the following can be used to measure how far something moves?

• Distance

• Speed

What is the measurement of how fast something is moving called?

• Speed

• Time

If you know how far something has moved and how long it took, what can you find out?

• Its speed

• Its weight

Which of the following is an example of motion?

• A ball rolling down a hill

• A book sitting on a table

What do you need to measure to find out how fast something is moving?

What is a force?

• A push or pull on an object

• A type of energy

What does friction do?

• It helps things move faster

• It slows down or stops moving objects

Which surface would create the most friction?

• A smooth ice surface

• A rough carpet surface

If you push a box and it doesn't move, what can you say about the forces acting on it?

• The forces are balanced

• The forces are unbalanced

What happens to a toy car when you push it on a rough surface?

• It moves quickly

• It moves slowly because of friction