Understanding Forces Quiz

Which of the following is an example of force?

• Pushing a door

• Watching TV

• Sleeping

What force pulls objects toward the ground?

• Magnetism

• Gravity

• Friction

What can forces NOT do?

• Change an object's shape

• Make objects disappear

• Change an object's speed

What tool is used to measure force?

• Ruler

• Force meter

• Thermometer

Which force slows down a moving bicycle?

• Gravity

• Friction

• Magnetism

Who said, "Forces can make objects speed up, slow down, or change direction"?

• Isaac Newton

• Ibn Sina

• Mae Jemison

What force helps a parachute slow down?

• Air resistance

• Gravity

• Magnetism

What is the unit of force?

• Gram (g)

• Newton (N)

• Meter (m)

What happens when you pull an object?

• It moves toward you

• It stays in place

• It moves away from you

Which of these is a type of force?

• Sound

• Push

• Light