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Force & Work

Total questions: 16

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
The amount of energy used when a force moves an object a certain distance
a)
Work
b)
Force
c)
Newtons 
d)
Joules
2.
A push or a pull applied to an object
a)
Work
b)
Force
c)
Newtons
d)
Joules
3.
Force is measured in...
a)
Kilograms
b)
m/s
c)
Newtons
d)
Joules 
4.
Work is measured in... 
a)
Kilograms
b)
m/s
c)
Newtons
d)
Joules 
5.
In order for work to be done, a force must cause an object to... 
a)
Be balanced
b)
Be constant
c)
Have no motion
d)
Move 
Move/Accelerate
6.
A force that pulls on objects
a)
Friction
b)
A wall
c)
Joules
d)
Gravity
7.
The force that pushes upwards on an object immersed in a fluid.
a)
A desk
b)
Gravity
c)
The Buoyant Force
d)
Opposing forces
8.
Forces that stop moving objects
a)
A desk 
b)
Gravity
c)
The Buoyant Force
d)
Opposing forces
9.
Opposes the motion of objects that travel through the air
a)
Friction
b)
Ramp
c)
Air resistance
d)
Gravity
10.
A type of simple machine also known as an inclined plane
a)
Push or Pull
b)
A drag
c)
Lever
d)
Ramp
11.
Ramps make work easier by _________ distance
a)
Increasing
b)
Decreasing
12.
Which person is doing more work?
a)
Left 
b)
Right 
c)
Both
d)
Neither; they are doing the same amount of work.
13.
Which person uses the greatest force on the barrel?
a)
Right
b)
Left
c)
Both
d)
Neither; they are doing the same amount of work.
14.
Which person moves the barrel a greater distance?
a)
Left 
b)
Right 
c)
Both 
d)
Neither, they are doing the same amount of work.  
15.
Movers use ramps to make work ____________.
a)
Harder
b)
Easier
c)
More fun
d)
Less dramatic 
16.
The main force opposing things that roll or slide
a)
Gravity
b)
The Buoyant Force
c)
Friction
d)
A wall