Understanding Force and Motion

What is force?

• The speed of an object

• A push or pull exerted on an object

• The color of an object

• The shape of an object

Which of the following is an example of a force?

• Seeing an object

• Throwing a ball

• Measuring time

• Listening to music

What happens when you push an object?

• The object moves away from you

• The object stays in the same place

• The object moves toward you

• The object changes color

What causes a ball thrown upward to fall back to the ground?

• Wind

• Gravity

• Magnetism

• Water current

Which natural force can pull objects together?

• Gravity

• Wind

• Water

• Light

What can force NOT do?

• Change the shape of an object

• Change the size of an object

• Change the position of an object

• Change the color of an object

Which of the following describes motion?

• The change in position of an object

• The size of an object

• The weight of an object

• The color of an object

How can force affect the speed of a moving object?

• By changing its color

• By pushing it harder or softer

• By holding it in place

• By measuring it

What happens to a rubber band when you pull both ends?

• It changes direction

• It stretches and becomes longer

• It stays the same

• It becomes shorter

What is an example of force changing the direction of an object?

• A batter hitting a baseball

• A car stopping at a red light

• A book lying on a table

• A tree growing taller