Forces in Air and Water Year 6

What is a force?

• A type of object

• A push or pull

• A kind of energy

• A shape of motion

Which of the following is a contact force?

• Gravity

• Magnetism

• Friction

• Electrostatics

What happens when balanced forces act on an object?

• The object speeds up

• The object changes direction

• The object stays still or moves at the same speed

• The object falls to the ground

Which force slows down a rolling ball on the ground?

• Gravity

• Friction

• Magnetism

• Air resistance

When you push a door to open it, what force is applied?

• Gravity

• A pull

• A push

• Friction

Which of these is an example of a pull?

• Kicking a ball

• Dragging a suitcase

• Pushing a chair

• Hitting a drum

What happens when you apply a stronger push to an object?

• It moves slower

• It moves faster

• It moves in the opposite direction

• It does not move

Which of these sports involves both pushing and pulling forces at the same time?

• Swimming
• Cycling
• Rowing
• Running

If two people push a box from opposite sides with equal force, what will happen?

• The box moves toward the stronger force

• The box does not move

• The box moves in circles

• The box speeds up

In which direction does friction act on a moving object?

• In the same direction as the motion

• In the opposite direction of the motion

• Upward

• Downward