Forces and Force Meters Quiz

Which scientist discovered that forces can make objects speed up, slow down, or change direction?

• Philoponus

• Ibn Sina

• Newton

• Mae Jemison

What is the force that pulls objects toward the Earth?

• Friction

• Gravity

• Magnetism

• Weight

What do we use to measure the strength of a force?

• Ruler

• Thermometer

• Forcemeter

• Stopwatch

The standard unit of force is:

• Meter (m)

• Newton (N)

• Centimeter (cm)

• Minute (min)

What force is needed to change an object's shape?

• Gravity

• Friction

• Force

• Magnetism

Which of the following is a standard unit of length?

• Meter (m)

• Newton (N)

• Minute (min)

• Second (s)

What happens when a force is applied to an object?

• It always moves faster

• It might speed up, slow down, or change direction

• It disappears

• Nothing changes

What is weight?

• A type of force

• A kind of energy

• A unit of length

• A type of motion

What force keeps us from floating into space?

• Magnetism

• Gravity

• Friction

• Speed

Which force slows down a moving object?

• Gravity

• Friction

• Magnetism

• Weight