Forces Quiz
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a force?
A push or pull
A movement with gravity
A way to increase speed
A type of energy
Answer explanation
A force is defined as a push or pull acting on an object. This definition encompasses all types of forces, making 'A push or pull' the correct choice, while the other options do not accurately describe what a force is.
Tags
NGSS.HS-PS2-1
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which force pulls the planets and the moons together?
Friction
Gravity
Applied
Tension
Answer explanation
The force that pulls planets and moons together is gravity. It is the natural phenomenon by which all things with mass are attracted to one another, keeping celestial bodies in orbit.
Tags
NGSS.HS-PS2-4
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What type of force is gravity?
Contact
Noncontact
Friction
Applied
Answer explanation
Gravity is a noncontact force because it acts at a distance without the need for physical contact between objects. Unlike contact forces, such as friction or applied forces, gravity pulls objects toward each other through space.
Tags
NGSS.HS-PS2-4
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In which direction does gravity act on a car driving on a flat road?
Left
Right
Downward
Upward
Answer explanation
Gravity always acts downward towards the center of the Earth. Therefore, for a car driving on a flat road, the force of gravity pulls it downward, making 'Downward' the correct answer.
Tags
NGSS.HS-PS2-4
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What force prevents a parked car from moving downward?
Friction
Applied
Normal
Gravity
Answer explanation
The normal force acts perpendicular to the surface of the ground, counteracting gravity and preventing the parked car from moving downward. Friction helps with motion but is not the primary force keeping the car stationary.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which force resists the forward motion of a car?
Friction
Gravity
Tension
Normal
Answer explanation
Friction is the force that opposes the motion of the car as its tires roll on the road. It acts in the opposite direction to the car's forward motion, making it the correct answer.
Tags
NGSS.HS-PS2-1
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Air resistance or drag is a type of...
Gravity
Friction
Tension
Applied
Answer explanation
Air resistance, or drag, is a force that opposes the motion of an object through a fluid, making it a type of friction. It differs from gravity, tension, and applied forces, which have distinct characteristics.
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