Science 4 - Understanding Force and Motion

What happens when you apply force to stretch a rubber band?

• The rubber band gets shorter.

• The rubber band breaks immediately.

• The rubber band changes shape and becomes longer.

• The rubber band stays the same.

A ball is rolling on the ground. How can you use force to stop it?

• Pull the ball backward.

• Blow air at the ball.

• Apply force by blocking it with your hand.

• Do nothing, and it will stop automatically.

When you twist a wet cloth to remove water, what type of force are you using?

• Stretching force

• Twisting force

• Squeezing force

• Bending force

Which of the following shows that force can change the shape of an object?

• Pushing a chair across the floor

• Stretching a rubber band

• Rolling a toy car

• Throwing a ball in the air

A basketball bounces higher when you apply more force. What does this tell us about force and motion?

• Force only changes an object’s shape.

• Force can make an object move faster or higher.

• Force always stops objects from moving.

• Force has no effect on motion.

When you squeeze a sponge, what happens to its shape?

• It changes shape temporarily.

• It remains the same.

• It becomes bigger.

• It breaks into pieces.

You see someone bending a piece of metal wire to make jewelry. What kind of force is being applied?

• Stretching force

• Twisting force

• Bending force

• Squeezing force

Which of these is an example of force changing motion?

• A rock staying in one place

• A picture frame hanging on the wall

• A glass of water on a table

• Kicking a ball to make it move

Which of these actions demonstrates that force can change the shape of an object?

• Kicking a ball

• Folding a piece of paper

• Watching a movie

• Listening to music

How can you use force to change the shape of a soft clay ball?

• By squeezing or pressing it with your hands

• By stretching it like a rubber band

• By pushing it across a table

• By leaving it untouched