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Force and Motion

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

To describe this car's motion, a student should use its:

a)

direction and speed

b)

mass and volume

c)

speed and color

d)

volume and direction

2.

Energy may exist in two forms:

a)

fast and slow

b)

potential and kinetic

c)

warm and cold

3.

In which direction will the ball most likely go after it hits the wall?

a)
b)
c)
d)
4.

An object is traveling north at a speed of 12 kilometers per hour. What characteristic of the object is being described?

a)

Matter

b)

Motion

c)

Volume

d)

Temperature

5.

A person pushes a box as shown. What does the push most likely change?

a)

the size of the box

b)

the mass of the box

c)

the color of the box

d)

the position of the box

6.

Two boats are photographed from above at 3:00 and 3:15 p.m. Which statement correctly compares their motion?

a)

They are traveling at the same direction at equal speeds.

b)

They are traveling in opposite directions at equal speeds.

c)

They are traveling in the same direction, and boat 2 has a greater speed.

d)

They are traveling in opposite directions, and boat 2 has a slower speed.

7.

What kind of energy do all moving objects have?

a)

Light Energy

b)

Solar Energy

c)

Kinetic Energy

d)

Renewable Energy

8.

Which of these has kinetic energy?

a)
b)
c)
d)
9.

Which coaster will not have enough kinetic energy at the bottom of the first hill to carry the car over the second hill?

a)
b)
c)
d)
10.

Which picture shows the book with the most potential energy?

a)
b)
c)
d)
11.

When a coin is dropped, it falls to the ground. As the coin falls, it loses potential energy and gains what kind of energy?

a)

Kinetic

b)

Electrical

c)

Chemical

d)

Solar

12.

The box would be easier to move if the surface of the ramp was smoother because there would be less:

a)

mass in the box

b)

friction opposing the box

c)

gravity pulling on the box

d)

distance to push the box

13.

A student rolls a ball on the ground. Which of these causes the ball to slow down and then stop?

a)

the motion of the ball

b)

the speed of the ball

c)

friction from the ground

d)

a magnetic field

14.

Which diagram correctly identifies the force of friction on the box?

a)
b)
c)
d)
15.

Speed describes:

a)

miles per hour

b)

the direction an object is moving

c)

how fast or slow and object is moving

d)

how high off the ground an object is

16.

The position of an object can be described by using:

a)

how big or small the object is

b)

where it is

c)

a map

d)

relative location

17.

Any push or pull that causes an object to stop, move, change speed or direction is a:

a)

hit

b)

force

c)

squeeze

d)

kick

18.

Resistance to motion that is created when two objects move against each other.

a)

friction

b)

stopping

c)

sliding

d)

pushing

19.

What force causes everything to be pulled to Earth?

a)

friction

b)

gravity

c)

balanced

d)

unbalanced

20.

Which is an example of potential energy?

a)

A girl swimming in a pool.

b)

A girl on a diving board.

c)

A boy running across a field.

d)

A boy throwing a ball.