General Science Quiz

What is the standard unit of force?

• Metre (m)

• Newton (N)

• Second (s)

• Kilogram (kg)

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

• John Philoponus

• Ibn Sina

• Isaac Newton

• Mae Jemison

What is friction?

• A force that pulls objects toward Earth

• A force that opposes motion between surfaces

• A force that makes objects float

• A force that creates light

What happens when there is too much friction?

• Objects move faster

• Objects stop moving

• Objects become heavier

• Objects float

What is weight?

• The amount of matter in an object

• The force of gravity pulling on an object

• The size of an object

• The temperature of an object

What are the two poles of a magnet called?

• East and West

• North and South

• Up and Down

• Left and Right

What happens when two north poles of magnets are brought close together?

• They attract

• They repel

• Nothing happens

• They disappear

Which material is attracted to magnets?

• Wood

• Plastic

• Steel

• Glass

What is the force of attraction or repulsion between magnets called?

• Gravity

• Friction

• Magnetism

• Electricity

What is a common use of magnets?

• To sort metal objects

• To create light

• To measure time

• To grow plants