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Forces

Total questions: 16

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

When two forces working in opposite directions are equal, we say that the forces are:

a)

balanced

b)

unbalanced

2.

Two teams of kids are playing tug of war. Team A is pulling with 300 N of force. Team B is pulling with 400 N of force. Are these forces balanced or unbalanced?

a)

balanced

b)

unbalanced

3.

I am pushing on a tree with 10 newtons of force. The tree is not moving and neither am I. How much force is the tree exerting on me?

a)

0 newtons

b)

5 newtons

c)

10 newtons

d)

20 newtons

4.

Which part of a magnet has the greatest magnetic force?

a)

the poles

b)

the middle

c)

All parts of a magnet exert equal force.

5.

What is the name of the force that attracts you to Earth and keeps the Moon in its orbit?

a)

gravity

b)

friction

c)

magnetism

d)

electricity

6.

The force of gravity between two objects is stronger when the objects are:

a)

closer together

b)

farther apart

7.

Jupiter has stronger gravity than Earth because:

a)

it is made mostly of gas

b)

it is more massive than Earth

c)

its is farther from the Sun

8.

The north pole of one magnet is attracted to which part of another magnet?

a)

the south pole

b)

the north pole

c)

the middle

9.

Electricity is due to the flow of:

a)

electrons

b)

protons

c)

neutrons

10.

Which of the following statements are true about electrical charges? Select all correct answers.

a)

Opposite charges attract.

b)

Opposite charges repel.

c)

Like charges repel.

d)

Like charges attract.

11.

Which of the following substances could be used to complete an electrical circuit?

a)

metal

b)

glass

c)

paper

d)

plastic

12.

Which of the following simple machines allows you to change the input force needed by moving the fulcrum?

a)

lever

b)

wheel and axle

c)

pulley

d)

inclined plane

13.

Which of the following would reduce the amount of friction for a cart rolling along the science room floor?

a)

Make the surface smoother.

b)

Add mass to the cart.

c)

Take the wheels off of the cart.

d)

Make the surface rougher.

14.

Which two simple machines are being used to help the student get to the door?

a)

pulley and lever

b)

inclined plane and pulley

c)

lever and wheel-and-axle

d)

wheel-and-axle and inclined plane

15.

Two unbalanced forces are pulling on the cart in opposite directions. Which way will the cart move?

a)

left

b)

right

c)

It won't move.

16.

A substance that allows an electrical current to flow through it is known as:

a)

a conductor

b)

an insulator