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Total questions: 58
Worksheet time: 30mins
A non contact force is
touching
not touching
Contact Force
Non contact Force
Contact Force
Non contact Force
Contact Force
Non contact Force
A push or pull
Energy
Force
What is the force that causes objects to fall to Earth?
Friction
Gravity
Magnetism
Pressure
When two objects rub together, what force do they produce
Gravity
Magnetism
Friction
Heat
An icy road would have ________ friction.
more
less
Which force must have the objects touching in order for it to work?
gravity
friction
magnestism
all of them
What is a force?
Make an object move faster or slower
make an object stop
all of the above
What type of forces is the boy most likely applying?
friction
gravity
pull
push
When forces do not result in a change of motion, they are called __________.
balanced forces
unbalanced forces
What force causes a compass needle to move?
friction
unbalanced force
magnetism
gravity
This picture is showing _________.
a balanced force
an unbalanced force
In the picture above, the magnet is pick up iron filings. This is an example of _________.
a noncontact force
a contact force
Kicking a ball is an example of
Gravity
Friction
Push
Force
A push or a pull
Gravity
Force
Friction
Pull
A force that slows or stops motion when objects rub together
Push or pull
Magnetism
Force
Friction
________ pulls to the center of the earth
Magnetism
Force
Friction
Gravity
Opposite poles attract, like poles repel
Friction
Magnetism
Gravity
Force
Rolling a ball over rough grass is an example of
force
friction
magnetism
gravity
An apple falling out of a tree is an example of
gravity
friction
magnetism
force
Two balloons are hanging from a stick.
One balloon has a positive charge and the other has a negative charge.
How would you expect the balloons to move?
there would be no movement
towards each other
away from each other
Why is the balloon attracted to the cat?
The balloon and the cat's hair have opposite electric charges
The cat sat in glue
The balloon is in love with the cat
The balloon and the cat's hair have the same electric charges
The buildup of electric charges is called . . .
static electricity
electric discharge
electric charge
Things that are related to or caused by electric charge
force
electricity
repulsion
static electricity
A force that pushes objects away from each other
electrical charge
attraction
force
repulsion
This is an example of
(a)
A pull or push of an object
force
electrical charge
static electricity
tug of war
What causes forces to attract or repel?
masking tape
static electricity
current electricity
positive charges
A property of matter that causes attraction or repulsion
attraction
electrical charge
science
force
A force that draws or pulls objects toward each other
static
repulsion
attraction
magnetism
Opposite charges
make electricity move faster
repel
make electricity move slower
attract
Similar or like charge
get bigger
attract
repel
get smaller
This is an example of
static electricity
attraction
two things with similar/like charges
two things with opposite charges
Rubbing a balloon can make it
electrically charged
produce sweat
cause an electrical current
Static electricity moves around a lot
True
False
Electrically charged objects can _________ other objects.
destroy
create
attract
repel
Electrically charged objects can exert force on other objects without touching them.
True
False
Balloons become electrically charged by
shaking it
rubbing them on your sweater
rubbing them on the carpet
holding it
An electrically charged balloon will be attracted to which of the following
small pieces of aluminum foil
pieces of rice
small pieces of paper
hair
Which of the following is an example of static electricity?
thunder
rain
wind
lightning
The word static means
neutral
something does not move
electricity that moves from one place to another
electrical circuit
Opposite charges
make electricity move faster
repel
make electricity move slower
attract
Similar or like charge
get bigger
attract
repel
get smaller
Rubbing a balloon can make it
electrically charged
produce sweat
cause an electrical current
Which of the following is an example of static electricity?
thunder
rain
wind
lightning
What component becomes a temporary magnet when electricity is flowing through the circuit?
iron nail
copper wire
battery
switch
What is an electromagnet?
a permanent magnet with a north and south pole
a temporary magnet made from current carrying wire around a magnetic metal core
Which of the following is NOT part of an electromagnet?
Toothpick
battery
Iron nail
wire
How are electromagnets different from magnets?
magnets have a North and South pole
you can turn an electromagnet on/off
magnets are more powerful
What is a permanent magnet?
Can be turned off
Can not be turned off
Can turned on and off
What are the components of the electromagnet?
copper wire, iron nail, and a wooden stick
copper wire, iron nail
copper wire, iron nail, and a battery
Copper wire, paper and a battery
