Forces Quiz

What is a force?

• A push or pull that can change an object's speed, direction, or shape.

• A type of friction that occurs in water.

• A unit of measurement for weight.

• A measure of the amount of matter in an object.

What is gravity?

• A contact force between two surfaces.

• A pulling force exerted by the Earth.

• A measure of the amount of matter in an object.

• A type of air resistance.

What is the unit of measurement for force?

• Newton (N)

• Kilogram (kg)

• Gram (g)

• Meter (m)

What is friction?

• A contact force between two touching surfaces.

• A measure of gravitational force.

• A type of air resistance.

• A unit of measurement for mass.

What is air resistance also referred to as?

• Drag

• Push

• Pull

• Weight

What is water resistance?

• A type of friction in water.

• A measure of gravitational force.

• A unit of measurement for force.

• A type of air resistance.

What did Sir Isaac Newton theorize about force?

• A force must pull objects downwards.

• A force is a type of air resistance.

• A force is a measure of mass.

• A force is a type of water resistance.

What did Galileo suggest about dropping two balls of different masses?

• They would hit the ground at the same time with no air resistance.

• The heavier ball would hit the ground first.

• The lighter ball would hit the ground first.

• They would never hit the ground.

What did Ibn al-Haytham describe gravity as?

• The attraction between two masses.

• A type of air resistance.

• A unit of measurement for force.

• A measure of the amount of matter in an object.

What is the purpose of a streamlined shape?

• To move more efficiently through air or water

• To make objects heavier

• To increase resistance

• To slow down movement