Gravity Quiz for KS3 Physics Students

What is gravity?

• A type of matter

• A type of energy

• A force that pulls objects together

• A force that pushes objects apart

What does gravity do to objects with mass?

• Pulls them towards each other

• Changes their color

• Makes them disappear

• Pushes them away from each other

What keeps the planets in orbit around the Sun?

• Wind

• Magnetism

• Gravity

• Electricity

Why do we experience gravity on Earth?

• Because Earth is small

• Because Earth is massive

• Because Earth is hollow

• Because Earth is flat

What happens to an object as it falls towards Earth?

• It stops moving

• It stays at the same speed

• It gets faster

• It slows down

What is air resistance?

• A force that has no effect on objects

• A force that acts in the opposite direction to movement

• A force that acts in the same direction as movement

• A force that speeds up objects

How does a parachute help a skydiver?

• By decreasing surface area

• By increasing speed

• By increasing air resistance

• By decreasing gravity

Why does a feather fall slowly to the ground?

• Because it is magnetic

• Because it has a large surface area

• Because it is heavy

• Because it is made of metal

What happens to the force of gravity when objects are closer together?

• It stays the same

• It becomes stronger

• It becomes weaker

• It disappears

What is mass?

• A measure of the temperature of an object

• A measure of the color of an object

• A measure of the speed of an object

• A measure of the amount of matter in an object