Force and Motion Quiz

A soccer ball is kicked into the air. Which force causes the ball to fall back to the ground?

• Applied force

• Gravity

• Friction

• Magnetism

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Which surfaces would create the most friction for a toy car rolling down a ramp?

• Ice

• Sandpaper

• Smooth metal

• Polished wood

Which material would a magnet attract?

• Plastic

• Aluminum

• Iron

• Wood

A book is resting on a table. Which force is acting upward to keep the book from falling through the table?

• Gravity

• Applied force

• Friction

• Normal force

Which actions would reduce the friction between a sled and the snow?

• Adding weight to the sled

• Making the sled’s surface smoother

• Using rougher snow

• Applying more force to push the sled

How does gravity on the moon compare to gravity on Earth?

• Gravity is stronger on the moon than on Earth.

• Gravity is weaker on the moon than on Earth.

• Gravity is the same on both the moon and Earth.

• Gravity only exists on Earth, not on the moon.

If you push a toy car across the floor with more force, what will happen to its speed?

• It will decrease.

• It will remain the same.

• It will increase.

• It will stop.

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If a car is moving and a force is applied in the opposite direction, what will happen to the car's speed?

• The car will stop moving.

• The car’s speed will decrease.

• The car’s speed will stay the same.

• The car’s speed will increase.

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______________ is a type of force that causes a bike to slow down.

• Friction

• Gravity

• Magnetism

• Electricity

After a rocket launches, it will heat up as it flies through the atmosphere. This is because of the opposing force of ______________________.

• Air Resistance

• Gravity

• Magnetic Fields

• Solar Radiation