Understanding Forces and Gravity

What is a force?

• A type of energy

• A push or a pull on an object

• The speed of an object

• The colour of an object

Which of the following is an example of a contact force?

• Gravity

• Friction

• Magnetism

• Weight

What is the unit of force in the metric system?

• Kilogram

• Newton

• Joule

• Metre

Which force keeps us on the ground?

• Magnetic force

• Gravity

• Friction

• Air resistance

Which of the following is a non-contact force?

• Friction

• Air resistance

• Gravity

• Applied force

If a book is resting on a table, which force is acting upwards to balance gravity?

• Friction

• Normal force

• Magnetic force

• Tension

Which of the following is NOT a type of force?

• Tension

• Friction

• Temperature

• Gravity

What does gravity do to objects near the Earth's surface?

• Pushes them away from the Earth

• Pulls them towards the Earth

• Changes their colour

• Makes them lighter

Which force slows down a bicycle when you stop pedalling?

• Gravity

• Friction

• Tension

• Buoyancy

What is the force that acts on a stretched rubber band?

• Tension

• Gravity

• Friction

• Magnetic force