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1.8 tension and up thrust

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

1. What happens if the weight of an object is greater than the upthrust?

a)

it floats

b)

it sinks

c)

it bounces

d)

it vibrates

2.

2. What is the type of force in a rope when the rope is stretch by a weight?

a)

Tension

b)

Gravitational force.

c)

Upthrust.

d)

Thrust.

3.

3. Why do boats float?

a)

The material they are made up of.

b)

Their volume gives them a large density

c)

Their hollow shape leads to a low density.

4.

4. Identify on what factor upthrust depends on?

a)

Density of the liquid

b)

Density of the object

c)

mass of the object

5.

5. The up thrust and weight act in ___________

a)

same direction

b)

opposite direction

c)

upward

d)

downward

6.

6. Which word describes an object that will not return to its original shape when forces are removed?

a)

Plastic

b)

Linear

c)

Elastic

7.

Which word describes an object that will return to its original shape when forces are removed?

a)

Plastic

b)

Linear

c)

Elastic

8.

How will we know if a substance is less dense than water?

a)

Upthrust is less than weight

b)

It will sink

c)

It will float

9.

9. What is density?

a)

Mass per unit volume

b)

Volume per unit mass

c)

Volume per unit mass

10.

10. Which two forces act on an object in water?

a)

gravity and upthrust

b)

friction and gravity