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Worksheets4th grade motion test
Total questions: 22
Worksheet time: 11mins
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Class
Date
1.
In this image what direction would an arrow go to indicate the force of gravity on the snow plow?
a)
left
b)
right
c)
down
d)
up
2.
Force is defined as a
a)
push or pull
b)
motion
c)
energy
d)
velocity
3.
The location of an object in relation to another object or place is described as
a)
friction
b)
gravity
c)
velocity
d)
position
4.
Cars, bicycles, and people are all objects that can be in motion. What is true about motion?
a)
an object in motion is accelerating
b)
motion is the change in position of an object.
c)
an object in motion has no speed but it does have velocity
d)
gravity and friction are responsible for all motion
5.
Sally is throwing a ball high into the air and then catching it. What force is responsible for the ball coming back to the ground?
a)
speed
b)
friction
c)
gravity
d)
acceleration
6.
A roller coaster speeds up as it travels downhill and then slows as it enters a curve. Which statement best describes the motion of the roller coaster during this trip?
a)
velocity changes, but acceleration remains constant
b)
the velocity of the roller coaster remains constant
c)
the roller coaster accelerates throughout the trip
d)
the speed of the roller coaster remains constant
7.
Jen is walking her dog at a constant rate. They keep a constant rate as they turn a corner. Why has their velocity changed?
a)
because their speed changed
b)
because their direction changed
c)
because their position changed
d)
because their force changed
8.
What changes as these children roll down the hill at a constant speed?
a)
velocity
b)
position
c)
acceleration
d)
speed
9.
The speed of an object in a particular direction is the definition of what?
a)
friction
b)
force
c)
motion
d)
velocity
10.
a measure of an objects change in position during a certain amount of time is _________?
a)
motion
b)
force
c)
friction
d)
speed
11.
A boy is pulling a box across the floor. How is friction acting on the box?
a)
friction holds the box down
b)
the force of friction slows the box down and acts against the direction the boy is pulling it
c)
frictions speeds up the motion of the box
d)
Friction increases the speed of the boat
12.
Which description below best describes the motion of the gymnast as you see in the photo?
a)
The gymnast squats and flips her position changes and her speed is constant
b)
The gymnast changes position by moving downward before springing backward and then flipping over completely
c)
the gymnast moves very little
d)
the gymnast turns around by flipping upside down
13.
You know something is in motion when it
a)
changes position
b)
speeds up
14.
To measure the speed of an object, you need to know how far it traveled and
a)
in what direction it traveled
b)
how long it took
15.
gravity and friction are two types of
a)
speed
b)
forces
c)
velocities
d)
motions
16.
an object accelerates when it does what
a)
speeds up, slows down, or changes direction
b)
moves left or right
c)
reference point
d)
puts force on an object
17.
In this photo which vehicle do you think requires the most amount of force to accelerate?
a)
the yellow car
b)
the brown van
c)
the semi truck
18.
In this photo what is the best description of what is taking place
a)
The velocity of the bicycles is changing
b)
The speed is increasing
c)
the bicycles are not accelerating
d)
the position of the bicycles is not changing
19.
True or false: it takes more force to move a heavier object than it takes to move a smaller object
a)
true
b)
false
20.
A bicycle is stopped at a stop sign. Then he turns left at the stop sign. What property of the bicyle is changing?
a)
position only
b)
speed only
c)
accleration
d)
direction only
21.
In this image which description best fits the dancers motions?
a)
The dancers velocity is constant.
b)
The dancers velocity changes through out these movements.
c)
The dancer is not in motion.
d)
The dancers position remains constant.
22.
To calculate the speed of an object you need to know what two things?
a)
distance and time
b)
time and velocity
c)
gravity and distance
d)
length and width
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