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Forces Quiz Review

Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 1hrs 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
When forces are _________ the object DOES NOT move.
a)
unbalanced
b)
balanced
c)
heavy
d)
light
2.

When two forces are acting in the same direction . . .

a)

Each force cancels the other out

b)

The stronger force overcomes the weaker force

c)

Forces are added together

d)

You calculate the average force to figure out the net force

3.

Whenever an object is moving, there is always this force opposing the motion:

a)

inertia

b)

momentum

c)

friction

d)

applied force

4.

The force exerted by ropes and chains is called

a)

tension

b)

normal

c)

elastic

d)

mechanical

5.

In a force diagram, or free-body diagram, the size/length of the arrow tells you this about the force:

a)

relative strength

b)

relative distance

c)

relative direction

6.

Paired forces are

a)

in opposite directions

b)

always equal

c)

not possible

d)

added together

7.

When determining the NET force on an object you should (TWO correct answers)

a)

subtract forces in opposite directions

b)

add forces in the same direction

c)

divide by velocity

d)

multiply by acceleration

8.

Which of the following is true about this free-body diagram?

a)

the forces are are balanced

b)

the object is free-falling

c)

the object is moving upward

d)

the forces are unbalanced

9.
Name the missing force....
a)
weight force
b)
normal force
c)
frictional force
d)
tension force
10.
Name the missing force...
a)
frictional force
b)
weight force
c)
thrust
d)
buoyant force
11.

The force that keeps objects on top of surfaces instead of letting them sink into the surface is known as:

a)

normal

b)

abnormal

c)

static

d)

inertia

12.

What is the NET FORCE of this diagram?

a)

17 N, right

b)

17 N, left

c)

23 N, right

d)

12 N, up

13.

What forces are on a leopard laying on a log?

a)

Fg & Fapp

b)

Fb & Fg

c)

Fg & FN

d)

Ff & FN

14.
Is it BALANCED? 
a)
Yes
b)
No
15.
What is the net force?
a)
17 N Right
b)
3 N Right
c)
3 N Left
d)
17 N Left
16.
Name the missing force...
a)
tension force
b)
frictional force
c)
normal force
d)
spring force
17.

In a force diagram, or free-body diagram, the pointy-end of the arrow tells you this about the force:

a)

relative strength

b)

relative distance

c)

relative direction

18.

When determining the NET force on an object you should (TWO correct answers)

a)

subtract forces in opposite directions

b)

add forces in the same direction

c)

divide by velocity

d)

multiply by acceleration

19.
What is the net force in this picture?
a)
50 Newtons to the right
b)
950 Newtons to the right
c)
950 Newtons to the left
d)
50 Newtons to the left
20.
What is force?
a)
A push exerted on an object
b)
A push or pull exerted on an object
c)
A pull exerted on an object
d)
Nothing
21.
A box is sliding across a floor while experiencing a frictional force between the box and floor. The box is sliding from left to right. What direction is the force of friction pointing?
a)
up
b)
down
c)
right
d)
left
22.

What force overcomes gravity in a fluid to cause an object to float?

a)

applied force

b)

antigravity force

c)

normal force

d)

bouyant force

23.

What force is always present when an object is close to the earth's mass?

a)

Applied Force

b)

Normal Force

c)

Frictional Force

d)

Gravitational force

24.

Which freebody diagram best represents a desk being pushed across the classroom floor?

a)
b)
c)
d)
25.

Which freebody diagram best represents a bookbag resting on the classroom floor?

a)
b)
c)
d)
26.

Which law states that the acceleration of an object depends on the force exerted on it and its mass?

a)

1st Law

b)

2nd Law

c)

3rd Law

27.

Which law states that for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction?

a)

1st Law

b)

2nd Law

c)

3rd Law

28.

Which activity would BEST demonstrate Newton's law of Inertia?

a)

A plate sits on a table top.

b)

A lady pushes a grocery cart.

c)

A child jumps on a trampoline.

d)

A boy swings a baseball bat.

29.

When there is an INCREASE in MASS of an object you will have a DECREASE in ______________.

a)

friction

b)

acceleration

c)

force

d)

gravity

30.

Mary is riding in a car when the driver suddenly slams on the brakes. Mary is jerked forward out of her seat. This is an example of which law of motion?

a)

2nd Law

b)

1st Law

c)

3rd Law

31.

A jellyfish swims through the water by pulling in water and then pushing the water back out in the opposite direction. This is an example of which law of motion?

a)

1st Law

b)

2nd Law

c)

3rd Law

32.

Ted is playing with a yoyo outside. When he pushes the yoyo downward it returns back to him with the same force. Which law is this an example of?

a)

1st Law

b)

2nd Law

c)

3rd Law

33.
This person bought coffee and put it on the seat next to them. If they stopped quickly and the coffee spilled which law would that represent?
a)
Newton's 1st Law
b)
Newton's 2nd Law
c)
Newton's 3rd Law
34.
A magician pulls a tablecloth out from under dishes and glasses on a table without disturbing them.
a)
Newton's 1st Law
b)
Newton's 2nd Law
c)
Newton's 3rd Law
35.
To compare the two pictures would require...
a)
Newton's 1st Law
b)
Newton's 2nd Law
c)
Newton's 3rd Law
d)
Newton's 11th Law
36.
With unbalanced forces, the object will move in the direction that the _______ force is being applied.
a)
larger 
b)
smaller 
c)
equal 
d)
less
37.

An 18 Wheeler with a mass of 5000 kg is traveling at 20 m/s², what is the force it applies when it crashes into a wall? (F = M x A)

a)

100 N

b)

1000 N

c)

10,000 N

d)

100,000 N

38.

What is the acceleration of a baseball if it hits a bat with a force of 40 N and has a mass of 2 kg? (F/M = A)

a)

10 m/s2

b)

20 m/s2

c)

80 m/s2

d)

.5 m/s2

39.
A force of 90N is applied to each cart below, which one will accelerate the fastest?
a)
Cart 1
b)
Cart 2
c)
Cart 3 
d)
Cart 4
40.
Multiplying the mass and acceleration of an object would give you:
a)
the force of gravity
b)
the force of friction
c)
the velocity
d)
the net force