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Forces and Energy Review

Total questions: 42

Worksheet time: 22mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
What type of force is shown by arrow #1?
a)
Normal force
b)
Applied force
c)
Gravity
d)
Friction
2.
What type of force is shown by arrow #4?
a)
Normal force
b)
Applied force
c)
Gravity
d)
Friction
3.
What type of friction can be found under objects at rest?
a)
Rolling friction
b)
Sliding friction
c)
Static friction
d)
Kinetic friction
4.
Force is measured in:
a)
grams (g)
b)
Newtons (N)
c)
Joules (J)
d)
meters (m)
5.
Energy is measured in:
a)
grams (g)
b)
Newtons (N)
c)
Joules (J)
d)
meters (m)
6.
Forces can cause objects to:
a)
stop moving
b)
change direction
c)
start moving
d)
all of these are correct
7.
A force arrow that is pointing toward an object shows that the object is being:
a)
pushed
b)
pulled
8.
A force that causes an object to move is:
a)
balanced
b)
unbalanced
9.
When forces acting on an object are balanced, the net force is:
a)
5 N
b)
1 N
c)
10 N
d)
0 N
10.
The force that slows objects down is called:
a)
normal force
b)
friction
c)
gravity
d)
applied force
11.
The combination of all forces acting on an object is called:
a)
normal force
b)
Newton force
c)
no force
d)
net force
12.
What is gravity?
a)
a downward force
b)
an upward force
c)
a force of attraction
d)
a force of repulsion
13.
Two forces are acting on a box.  The net force on the box is zero. These forces are __________ and the box will ___________.
a)
balanced / move in the direction of the stronger force.
b)
unbalanced / move in the direction of the stronger force.
c)
balanced / stay at rest.
d)
unbalanced / stay at rest.
14.
Two forces are acting in the same direction on an object.  To find the net force, you should:
a)
add the forces
b)
subtract the forces
c)
multiply the forces
d)
divide the forces
15.
Which law that states, “It takes more force to move objects with more mass?” 
a)
Newton's First Law of Motion
b)
Newton's Second Law of Motion
c)
Newton's Third Law of Motion
d)
The Law of Conservation of Energy
16.
An energy source that can be reused is called a: 
a)
renewable energy source
b)
nonrenewable energy source
c)
recycled energy source
d)
non-recycled energy source
17.
Which law states, “Every action has an equal and opposite reaction?”
a)
Newton's First Law of Motion
b)
Newton's Second Law of Motion
c)
Newton's Third Law of Motion
d)
The Law of Conservation of Energy
18.
Stored energy in objects at rest is called:
a)
static energy
b)
stationary energy
c)
potential energy
d)
kinetic energy
19.
Newton's First Law of Motion states that:
a)
an object in motion will stay in motion
b)
an object at rest will stay at rest
c)
a force can cause an object to start or stop moving
d)
all of these are correct
20.
In order for a glider to fly, its weight must be opposed by:
a)
lift
b)
drag
c)
gravity
d)
friction
21.
Energy in moving objects is called:
a)
potential energy
b)
mobile energy
c)
kinetic energy
d)
rolling energy
22.
If a solid object is taken from Earth far into space, which of the following measurements of the object will change most?
a)
Density
b)
Mass
c)
Volume
d)
Weight
23.
Based on the illustrations below, which vehicle will likely produce the least drag?
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
24.
What formula is used to calculate force?
a)
force = mass x gravity
b)
force = mass / volume
c)
force = distance / time
d)
force = mass x acceleration
25.
A student is testing materials to see if they conduct electricity. The student places each item shown at position X. Which item will allow electricity to flow through, causing the bulb to light?
a)
penny
b)
plastic comb
c)
notebook paper
d)
crayon
26.
A student is investigating potential and kinetic energy by stretching a spring across a table. When the student lets go, the spring recoils. At which time is potential energy in the spring being converted into kinetic energy?
a)
when the spring is stretching
b)
when the spring is fully stretched
c)
when the spring is recoiling
d)
when the spring is fully recoiled
27.
Which type of energy transfer occurs when a piece of bread is heated in a toaster?
a)
magnetic energy to heat energy
b)
heat energy to chemical energy
c)
electrical energy to heat energy
d)
electrical energy to light energy
28.
A solar panel is used to collect energy from the Sun and change it into other forms of energy. The picture shows some solar panels on the roof of a building.Which form of energy is collected by the solar panels?
a)
wind
b)
sound
c)
chemical
d)
light
29.
All falling objects accelerate due to gravity at what rate?
a)
9.8 mi/hr/s
b)
9.8 m/s
c)
9.8 m/s/s
d)
9.8 km/hr
30.
What is the net force on the box in the picture?
a)
18 N
b)
2 N
c)
8 N
d)
0 N
31.
Which box has a net force of 8 N?
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
None of these
32.
Which of the following is an example of a renewable energy source?
a)
coal
b)
oil
c)
hydroelectric
d)
gas
33.
Which of the following is an example of a nonrenewable energy source?
a)
wind
b)
coal
c)
geothermal
d)
solar
34.
Which of Newton's laws best explains this picture?
a)
The First Law of Motion
b)
The Second Law of Motion
c)
The Third Law of Motion
d)
The Law of Gravity
35.
Which of Newton's laws best explains this picture?
a)
The First Law of Motion
b)
The Second Law of Motion
c)
The Third Law of Motion
d)
The Law of Gravity
36.
Which of Newton's laws best explains this picture?
a)
The First Law of Motion
b)
The Second Law of Motion
c)
The Third Law of Motion
d)
The Law of Gravity
37.
If both players touch the ball at the same time, what is the net force on the ball?
a)
50 N
b)
75 N
c)
25 N
d)
200 N
38.
The picture below shows magnet 2 being pushed toward magnet 1.  Which of the following will most likely happen to magnet 1 as magnet 2 is moved closer?
a)
magnet 1 will move under magnet 2
b)
magnet 1 will move toward magnet 2
c)
magnet 1 will move on top of magnet 2
d)
magnet 1 will move away from magnet 2
39.
Where does the diver have the least kinetic energy?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
40.
Where does the diver have the most kinetic energy?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
41.
A volleyball player spikes an 8 kg ball, and it accelerates at 12 m/s/s.  How much force did the volleyball player use to hit the ball?
a)
100 N
b)
96 N
c)
84 N
d)
98 N
42.
If you use 24 N of force to toss an eraser to your friend, and the eraser accelerates at 8 m/s/s, what is the mass of your eraser?
a)
3 kg
b)
3 g
c)
4 N
d)
6 m/s/s