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Force, Motion, & Energy Review

Total questions: 48

Worksheet time: 1hrs 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The faster an object moves, the ________ kinetic energy it has.

a)

More

b)

Less

2.

Which is the best example that something has kinetic energy?

a)

a car parked at the top hill 

b)

a rolling tennis ball.

c)

a picture hanging on the wall 

d)

a piece of coal before it's burned 

3.

At which point is potential energy greatest?

a)

W

b)

X

c)

Y

d)

Z

4.
Friction is a force that acts in an ___________ direction of movement.
a)
similar
b)
opposite
c)
parallel
d)
west
5.
Which of the following is an example of friction that is helpful?
a)
Brakes used on a bike
b)
Tires from a car on the road
c)
Tread on the bottom of your shoes
d)
All are examples that are helpful
6.
Rougher surfaces have ...
a)
greater friction
b)
less friction
c)
the same level of friction
7.
How does friction affect speed?
a)
more friction decreases speed
b)
more friction increases speed
c)
less friction decreases speed
d)
less friction doesn't affect speed
8.

Which surface has more friction force?

a)

rough surface

b)

smooth surface

c)

both together

9.

If these boys are pulling with the same amount of force.  What will happen?

a)
The boy in blue will win.
b)
They will not move at all.
c)
The boy in red will win.
d)
Both will fall down.
10.
Why is person B having a hard time moving down the hill?
a)
Person B has more friction than person A.
b)
Person B has the same friction as person A.
c)
Person B is out of shape.
d)
Person B has less friction than person A.
11.

The two boys are not moving - are the forces balanced or unbalanced?

a)

balanced

b)

unbalanced

12.
Which speed is the fastest?
a)
25 km/hr
b)
38 km/hr
c)
72 km/hr
d)
95 km/hr
13.
What is one way to reduce friction?
a)
Put sandpaper between the surfaces that touch.
b)
Push the surfaces closer together.
c)
Shine a light on the surfaces.
d)
Put a slippery substance between the surfaces.
14.
Which of these would increase the speed of a skateboard on a half pipe?
a)
Make it less steep.
b)
Put a back pack on the rider. 
c)
Make the ramp as slick as possible. 
d)
Begin skateboarding from the middle of the ramp. 
15.
______________________ is any push or pull on an object.
a)
Force
b)
Mass
c)
Gravity
d)
Air Resistance
16.
The change in a objects position is________.
a)
Force
b)
Motion
c)
Reaction
d)
movement
17.
The force that pulls all objects toward each other is called_______?
a)
push
b)
pull
c)
gravity
d)
mass
18.
The change in position of an object.
a)
Acceleration
b)
Motion
c)
Equilibrium
d)
Unbalanced Force
19.
If you pull the cord, what direction will the box move?
a)
Up
b)
Down
c)
Left
d)
Right
20.

Mass is how much _____________ is in something.

a)

gravity

b)

matter

c)

friction

21.

A class is learning about states of matter. The teacher shows the students how to set up the investigation shown in the diagram. What kinds of energy are needed in this investigation to change the state of matter of the candle?(5.6A)

a)

Light, mechanical, and thermal

b)

Electrical and thermal

c)

Mechanical, light, and electrical

d)

Thermal and mechanical

22.

What form of energy caused the bread to bake?

a)

Electrical

b)

Light

c)

Sound

d)

Thermal

23.

Match the following forms of energy.

a)
1.

Sound

b)
2.

Electric

c)
3.

Mechanical

d)
4.

Thermal

24.

The person in the picture threw a ball. The energy was ____

a)

transformed from motion to motion

b)

created by the human

c)

created inside the ball

d)

transferred from the human to the ball

25.

What energy takes place when you use a fan?

a)

Electical to Mechanical, Sound, and Thermal

b)

Mechanical to Electrical, Sound, and Thermal

c)

Electrical to Sound and Radiant

d)

Radiant to Sound and Electrical

26.
a)

light and thermal energy

b)

Electrical energy is transformed into light and thermal energy.

c)

Light energy is being created

d)

Electric energy is being destroyed

27.

1. Which form of energy does a moving object possess?

a)

light energy

b)

sound energy

c)

mechanical energy

d)

chemical energy

28.

Which is an example of radiant or light energy?

a)

A book on a desk

b)

Someone eating a meal

c)

A dog

d)

The Sun

29.

________ energy is energy stored within the chemical bonds in matter.

a)

Chemical

b)

Electrical

c)

Mechanical

d)

Radiant

e)

Thermal (heat)

30.

What are some things you can do to conserve energy and help protect our environment?

a)

leave water on, leave TV on, run dishwasher with 1 plate

b)

run the washing machine with 1 shirt

c)

leave the refrigerator door open

d)

turn off water, turn off lights, turn off TV

31.

Which one is an example of recycling? 🌟

a)

Reusing a paper bag for lunch.

b)

Using less water to take a bath.

c)

Making new glass bottles from old ones.

d)

Using plastic cups instead of paper cups.

32.

What is a renewable resource?

a)

one that can be replaced quickly or reused over!

b)

one that is man-made

c)

one that comes from the birds.

d)

one that will never run out

33.
Energy can be created.
a)
True
b)
False
34.
Energy cannot be destroyed.
a)
True 
b)
False
35.

The oldest machines used for capturing this type of renewable energy were water wheels. What energy sources am I talking about?

a)

hydro power

b)

solar power

c)

wind power

d)

biomass

36.

What is the primary source of energy on Earth?

a)

The Sun

b)

The Moon

c)

Water

d)

Rocks

37.

What kind of heat is happening when the sun heats your body?

a)

conduction

b)

convection

c)

density

d)

radiation

38.

Which labeled part in this picture has evidence of kinetic energy?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

39.

Does this image show Kinetic Energy or Potential Energy?

a)

Potential Energy

b)

Kinetic Energy

40.
 The diagram shows forces acting on a box. 
Which statement best describes what will happen to the box as a result of these forces being applied? 
a)
The box will move up. 
b)
The box will move to the left.
c)
The box will move to the right. 
d)
The box will remain stationary.
41.
At which point is potential energy greatest?
a)
W
b)
X
c)
Y
d)
Z
42.

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

a)
b)
c)
d)
43.
What is described by an object's direction and speed?
a)
Potential energy
b)
Force
c)
Motion
d)
Friction
44.
a)
mass and volume
b)
speed and color
c)
direction and speed
d)
volume and direction
45.
What causes a change in motion?
a)
Position
b)
Kinetic energy
c)
Force
d)
Potential energy
46.
What is a push or pull exerted by one object on another?
a)
Friction
b)
Shape
c)
Motion
d)
Force
47.
A toaster transforms electrical energy into-
a)
Mechanical Energy (Motion)
b)
Thermal Energy (Heat)
c)
Light Energy (Radiant)
48.
A fan transforms electrical energy into-
a)
Mechanical Energy (Motion)
b)
Light Energy (Radiant)
c)
Thermal Energy (Heat)