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Unit 4 Physics

Patrick Pulliam

Created by Patrick Pulliam

20 questions

8th Grade

Science

Updated May 2025

Unit 4 Physics is a free printable Grade 8 science worksheet that reviews essential motion, force, and Newton’s laws vocabulary. Its 20 multiple-choice questions ask students to identify definitions and statements related to average speed, speed, acceleration, motion, distance, displacement, inertia, net force, friction, balanced and unbalanced forces, action-reaction forces, and Newton’s three laws of motion. The format gives students focused practice distinguishing closely related physics terms. This worksheet is useful for introducing or reviewing foundational physics concepts in a Grade 8 science unit. Students must connect each description with the correct term or law, helping teachers check whether they can recognize core relationships between force and motion. Use it for independent practice, a review lesson, or a quick formative assessment. The worksheet is available as a free printable PDF and includes a complete answer key for efficient checking.

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Unit 4 Physics

Total questions: 20

Name
Class
Date
1.
The total distance traveled by on object divided by the total time.
The total distance traveled by on object divided by the total time.
a)
Average Speed
b)
Velocity
c)
Acceleration
d)
None of These
2.
Forces that are equal in strength and opposite in direction that act against each other and cause an object’s motion to…
Forces that are equal in strength and opposite in direction that act against each other and cause an object’s motion to remain constant.
a)
Balanced Forces
b)
Unbalanced Forces
c)
Friction
d)
Motion
3.
Force between surfaces that resists motion.
Force between surfaces that resists motion.
a)
Friction
b)
Air Resistance
c)
Balanced Forces
d)
All of These
4.
A change in the position of an object
A change in the position of an object
a)
Motion
b)
Balanced Force
c)
Inertia
d)
All of These
5.
The distance an object moves per unit of time, such as miles per hour
The distance an object moves per unit of time, such as miles per hour
a)
Speed
b)
Velocity
c)
Acceleration
d)
All of These
6.
Forces that are unequal in size or direction and that change an object’s motion
Forces that are unequal in size or direction and that change an object’s motion
a)
Unbalanced Forces
b)
Balanced Forces
c)
Motion
d)
Inclined Plane
7.
A change in an object’s speed and/or direction
A change in an object’s speed and/or direction
a)
Acceleration
b)
Velocity
c)
Average Speed
d)
All of These
8.
For every action force, there is a reaction force equal in strength and opposite in direction
For every action force, there is a reaction force equal in strength and opposite in direction
a)
Action-Reaction
b)
Balanced Forces
c)
Net Force
d)
Inertia
9.
The straight-line distance between the starting and ending points.
The straight-line distance between the starting and ending points.
a)
Displacement
b)
Distance
c)
Average Speed
d)
All of These
10.
The amount of space actually traveled between points; measure of a change in position.
The amount of space actually traveled between points; measure of a change in position.
a)
Distance
b)
Displacement
c)
Average Speed
d)
All of These
11.
Tendency of an object to resist changing its motion.
Tendency of an object to resist changing its motion.
a)
Inertia
b)
Friction
c)
Speed
d)
None of These
12.
Sum of all forces acting on an object.
Sum of all forces acting on an object.
a)
Net Force
b)
Inertia
c)
Displacement
d)
Average Speed
13.
Objects in motion will remain in motion at a constant velocity until acted on by another force. Objects at rest will stay at…
Objects in motion will remain in motion at a constant velocity until acted on by another force.  Objects at rest will stay at rest until acted on by another force. (Law of Inertia)
a)
Newton's 1st Law
b)
Newton's 2nd Law
c)
Newton's 3rd Law
d)
All of These
14.
An object acted upon by an unbalanced force will accelerate in the direction of the force acceleration = Force/mass (Law of…
An object acted upon by an unbalanced force will accelerate in the direction of the force acceleration = Force/mass (Law of Acceleration)
a)
Newton's 1st Law
b)
Newton's 2nd Law
c)
Newton's 3rd Law
d)
All of These
15.
For every action there is reaction force that is equal in strength and opposite in direction. (Law of Action-Reaction)
For every action there is reaction force that is equal in strength and opposite in direction. (Law of Action-Reaction)
a)
Newton's 1st Law
b)
Newton's 2nd Law
c)
Newton's 3rd Law
d)
All of These
16.
The place or location of an object.
The place or location of an object.
a)
Position
b)
Displacement
c)
Distance
d)
None of These
17.
The speed and direction an object is moving.
The speed and direction an object is moving.
a)
Velocity
b)
Average Speed
c)
Acceleration
d)
None of These
18.
Momentum is constant if there are no external forces acting on the system.
Momentum is constant if there are no external forces acting on the system.
a)
Conservation of Momentum
b)
Conservation of Mass
c)
Newton's 3rd Law
d)
All of These
19.
A measure of mass in motion;momentum = mass x velocity
A measure of mass in motion;momentum = mass x velocity
a)
Momentum
b)
Average Speed
c)
Vector
d)
None of These
20.
A quantity having direction as well as magnitude
A quantity having direction as well as magnitude
a)
Vector
b)
Displacement
c)
Velocity
d)
Position
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Unit 4 Physics

Total questions: 20

1.
a) Average Speed
2.
a) Balanced Forces
3.
a) Friction
4.
a) Motion
5.
a) Speed
6.
a) Unbalanced Forces
7.
a) Acceleration
8.
a) Action-Reaction
9.
a) Displacement
10.
a) Distance
11.
a) Inertia
12.
a) Net Force
13.
a) Newton's 1st Law
14.
b) Newton's 2nd Law
15.
c) Newton's 3rd Law
16.
a) Position
17.
a) Velocity
18.
a) Conservation of Momentum
19.
a) Momentum
20.
a) Vector

FAQs

What does the Unit 4 Physics worksheet cover?

This Grade 8 worksheet uses 20 multiple-choice questions to assess recognition of key motion and force concepts, including speed, average speed, acceleration, distance, displacement, inertia, net force, friction, and balanced or unbalanced forces. It also asks students to match statements about inertia, acceleration, and action-reaction with Newton’s First, Second, and Third Laws. Choosing among closely related answer options builds accurate physics vocabulary and concept discrimination.

How can I use this worksheet to teach motion, forces, and Newton’s laws?

Introduce the terms in groups before students begin: motion and speed measures, force effects, and Newton’s three laws. As students answer the multiple-choice items, ask them to explain why the correct term fits the definition and why a tempting distractor does not—for example, how distance differs from displacement or balanced forces differ from unbalanced forces. Use the completed worksheet to prompt a short review of the laws students found most difficult.

What mistakes should I watch for on the Unit 4 Physics worksheet?

Students may confuse speed with average speed, or distance with displacement, because the choices describe related measurements. They may also select balanced forces when a definition describes a change in motion, which indicates unbalanced forces. Watch for confusion among inertia, acceleration, and the three Newton’s laws, especially when students match the action-reaction statement to the wrong law.

How do I assign and grade this physics worksheet?

The Unit 4 Physics worksheet is available as a printable PDF and as a digital quiz on Wayground, so you can use the 20 multiple-choice questions for independent practice or assessment. A complete answer key is included, and printable submissions can be graded by scanning student work with the Wayground for Teachers app. The printable format can also support schools that are reducing screen time.

How can I differentiate this motion and forces worksheet for my students?

Use the worksheet’s Advanced Settings to adjust font spacing and font size so the multiple-choice definitions and answer options are easier to read. You can also select a dyslexia-friendly font or translate the worksheet into another language when those changes support access to the physics vocabulary and Newton’s laws items.

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