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Forces and Motion (1)

Total questions: 16

Worksheet time: 12mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

the amount of matter in an object /kg/

a)

Mass

b)

Weight

2.

the amount of attraction on an object caused by gravity /N/

a)

Mass

b)

Weight

3.

What means the arrow of forces in picture?

a)

Objects

b)

Wind

c)

Directions

4.

What is the name of force caused when two surfaces rub together?

a)

Friction

b)

Gravity

c)

Magnetic

5.
A non-contact force means there is NO touching needed to make the force happen between the two objects.  Choose the non-contact forces.
a)
using a magnet, electricity, pulling a sled
b)
hitting a baseball, using a magnet, pushing your friend
c)
using a magnet, dropping a ball, two balloons repelling
6.
During a storm, the power goes out at Randall's house. His mother strikes a match to light a candle. As the match burns, it gives off light energy.
What other form of energy does the burning match give off?
a)
chemical
b)
electrical
c)
mechanical
d)
thermal
7.
Vincent's father is preparing noodles for dinner. He puts a pot of water on the electric stove to cook the noodles in. When the water starts to boil, he adds the noodles to the pot.  
What form of energy causes the noodles to cook on the range?
a)
chemical
b)
heat
c)
light
d)
mechanical
8.

Which picture doesn’t show motion?

a)
b)
c)
d)
9.

What is position?

a)

Movement

b)

Place where something is

10.
Which type of force(s) will cause a change in an object's motion?
a)
gravity
b)
zero net force
c)
balanced forces
d)
unbalanced forces
11.
friction is a force that acts 
a)
in the same direction as the motion
b)
opposite to the direction of the motion
c)
opposite to the applied forces
d)
the same direction as the applied force
12.
Why is it harder for the boy in Image B to get down the hill?
a)
Motion
b)
Friction
c)
Work
d)
Displacement
13.

How does the mass of an object affect the motion of an object?

a)

The greater the mass the less effect a force will have

b)

The greater the mass the greater the effect a force will have

c)

The less the mass the less effect a force will have

d)

It has no effect

14.

If two toy trucks are pushed with the same force, Which one will move the longest distance?

a)

The one with more mass

b)

The one with less mass

c)

The mass will make no difference

15.

What happens in a game of tug-a-war when both teams pull the rope with equal force and in opposite directions?

a)

The rope does not move

b)

Both teams move to the right

c)

Both teams move to the left

d)

Both teams fall down

16.

What force attracts some metals and it is a noncontact force?

a)

Push

b)

Pull

c)

Magnetism

d)

Friction