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WorksheetsForce & Motion
Total questions: 23
Worksheet time: 12mins
A force can ____.
make an object move
make a moving object stop moving
slow an object down
all of the above
True or False: An object resting on the ground can move without a force.
true
false
When you push or pull something, you are creating _________.
a weight
a force
a speed
a surface
What is friction?
a force that slows an object down
a force that makes an object start moving
a force that speeds an object up
a force that can move heavy objects
If you want a surface to have less friction, make it _________.
wider
rougher
smoother
thinner
Which of the following would it take the most force to move?
a 3-pound ball
a 5-pound ball
a 15-pound ball
a 25-pound ball
Which of the following would be the easiest to move?
a 5-pound ball on grass
a 5-pound ball on ice
a 10-pound ball on grass
a 10-pound ball on ice
Which of the following requires force to move?
a book
a rock
an elephant
all of the above
Which of the following people is the least affected by friction?
a person trying to slide a box across grass
a person trying to slide a box across sand
a person trying to slide a box across ice
a person trying to slide a box across concrete
How can the lever be balanced?
add weight to the right side
move the heavier weight back
move the fulcrum to the right
A knife is an example of a _________.
inclined plane
wedge
pulley
ramp
All of these are examples of a wheel and axle except _________.
pizza cutter
windmill
doorknob
lever
A simple machine usually used to raise a flag is a _________.
inclined plane
lever
pulley
wheel and axle
_________ is down whenever a force moves an object across a distance.
load
friction
force
work
A ramp is an example of a(n) __________.
force
inclined plane
fulcrum
lever
A simple machine that splits an object apart is a(n) _________.
inclined plane
wedge
lever
fulcrum
An example of a lever is a _________.
doorstop
staircase
drill
hammer
Which type of simple machine would the base of a lightbulb be?
screw
wheel and axle
wedge
pulley
A doorknob is an example of a _________.
wheel and axle
inclined plane
pulley
wedge
What is a balanced force?
Forces that are different strengths pulling in opposite directions
Forces that are of equal strength pulling in opposite directions
Which force helped our toy cars go down the ramp during our experiment?
push
gravity
pull
friction
Which is an example of high friction?
tires on gravel
tires on ice
ballet shoes on hardwoord floor
Which of these has the greatest force?
dogs pulling a wagon
students riding a bicycle
student pushing a swing
truck driving down a highway
