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Force

Total questions: 110

Worksheet time: 1hrs 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

An unbalanced force is when....

a)

The forces are equal.

b)

The forces are unequal.

2.

A balanced force is when...

a)

The forces are equal.

b)

The forces are unequal.

3.

Which is the correct unit for measuring Force?

a)

Newtuns

b)

Newtons

c)

Newtonnes

d)

Newtins

4.

A non-contact force is when the two objects...

a)

touch

b)

do not touch

5.

When an object has a very stong magnetic attraction it's because...

a)

The domain are all pointing in different directions.

b)

The domains are all lined up pointing in the same direction.

c)

The domains are mostly lined up pointing in the same direction.

6.

When an object has a weak magnetic attraction it's because...

a)

The domain are all pointing in different directions.

b)

The domains are all lined up pointing in the same direction.

c)

The domains are mostly lined up pointing in the same direction.

7.

When an object has no magnetic attraction it's because...

a)

The domain are all pointing in different directions.

b)

The domains are all lined up pointing in the same direction.

c)

The domains are mostly lined up pointing in the same direction.

8.

When two magnets go near each other....

a)

The North end of one magnet is attacted to the South end of the other.

b)

The North end of one magnet is attracted to the North end of the other magnet.

c)

The South end of one magenet is attracted to the South end of the other magnet.

9.

When two magnets go near each other....

a)

The North end of one magnet is repelled by the South end of the other.

b)

The North end of one magnet is repelled by the North end of the other magnet.

c)

The South end of one magnet is repelled by the North end of the other magnet.

10.

Which direction will the object move?

a)

Right

b)

Left

c)

Up

d)

Down

11.

Calculate the net force.

a)

2N

b)

60N

c)

100N

d)

40N

12.

A push or pull is a type of...

a)

Newton

b)

Force

c)

Weight

13.

An unbalanced force will cause an object to begin to move.

a)

True

b)

False

14.

An unbalanced force will cause an object to begin to speed up.

a)

True

b)

False

15.

An unbalanced force will cause an object to begin to slow down.

a)

True

b)

False

16.

An unbalanced force will cause an object to begin to stop.

a)

True

b)

False

17.

An unbalanced force will cause an object to begin to change direction.

a)

True

b)

False

18.

An unbalanced force will cause an object to begin to change shape.

a)

True

b)

False

19.

An unbalanced force will cause an object to begin to change colour.

a)

True

b)

False

20.

Friction is....

a)

The force of attraction that objects have on one another due to their masses.

b)

The force that attracts one object to another.

c)

Two forces equal in size and opposite in direction.

d)

The force that acts to oppose the motion between two surfaces as they move over each other.

21.

Gravity is....

a)

The force of attraction that objects have on one another due to their masses.

b)

The force that attracts one object to another.

c)

Two forces equal in size and opposite in direction.

d)

The force that acts to oppose the motion between two surfaces as they move over each other.

22.

Lubrication is when....

a)

a surface is made rough to increase friction.

b)

A substance, such as surfboard wax, is added to a surface to increase friction.

c)

a surface is made smooth and rounded to reduce friction.

d)

A slippery substance, such as oil or grease, is applied to a surface to reduce friction.

23.

Streamlining is when....

a)

a surface is made rough to increase friction.

b)

A substance, such as surfboard wax, is added to a surface to increase friction.

c)

a surface is made smooth and rounded to reduce friction.

d)

A slippery substance, such as oil or grease, is applied to a surface to reduce friction.

24.

Load is....

a)

a resisting force.

b)

an attracting force.

c)

an accelerating force.

d)

a repulsive force.

25.

Effort is...

a)

a force of attraction that objects have on one another due to gravity.

b)

a force between two objects caused by a build-up of negative charges.

c)

a force that attracts one object to another.

d)

a force used to operate a lever.

26.

Electrostatic force is...

a)

a force of attraction that objects have on one another due to gravity.

b)

a force between two objects caused by a build-up of negative charges.

c)

a force that attracts one object to another.

d)

a force used to operate a lever.

27.

Friction is a type of contact force.

a)

True

b)

False

28.

An electrostatic force is a non-contact force.

a)

True

b)

False

29.

A fulcrum is

a)

the turning point of a magnet.

b)

the turning point of an effort.

c)

the turning point of a load.

d)

the turning point of a lever.

30.

When objects are balanced, an object will remain still.

a)

True

b)

False

31.

When objects are balanced, an object will move with the same speed.

a)

True

b)

False

32.

A magnetic force is a non-contact force.

a)

True

b)

False

33.

Magnetic forces arise from a magnetic field.

a)

True

b)

False

34.

Which best explains how a compass works.

a)

There is a magnetic field around Earth. A compass needle is a strong magnet. The compass needle will line up with the Earth's magnetic field. The compass needle with the N on it points to the south magnetic pole of the Earth.

b)

There is a magnetic field around Earth. A compass needle is a weak magnet. The compass needle will line up with the Earth's magnetic field. The compass needle with the N on it points to the north magnetic pole of the Earth.

c)

There is a magnetic field around Earth. A compass needle is a weak magnet. The compass needle will line up with the Earth's magnetic field. The compass needle with the N on it points to the south magnetic pole of the Earth.

d)

There is a magnetic field around Earth. A compass needle is a strong magnet. The compass needle will line up with the Earth's magnetic field. The compass needle with the N on it points to the north magnetic pole of the Earth.

35.

Which of the following is NOT an example of magnetism being used in real life?

a)

Bank and credit cards

b)

Turtles finding their way back to the beach they hatched on.

c)

Fridge magnets holding paper to the fridge.

d)

When your hair sticks to a balloon.

36.

Which statement is correct?

a)

Like charges repel and unlike charges attract.

b)

Like charges attract and unlike charges repel.

37.

Which statements are correct? (There are two)

a)

The greater the friction, the less movement slows down and eventually stops.

b)

The greater the friction, the more movement slows down and eventually stops.

c)

The smaller the friction, the less movement slows down and eventually stops.

d)

The smaller the friction, the more movement slows down and eventually stops.

38.

Is this diagram of a lever labelled correctly?

a)

Yes

b)

No

39.

Is this diagram of a lever labelled correctly?

a)

Yes

b)

No

40.

Fill in the blank for this formula: Mechanical advantage = size of the effort\overline{size\ of\ the\ effort}  

a)

size of the fulcrum 

b)

size of the lever

c)

size of the load

41.

Which type of lever is this?

a)

First class lever

b)

Second class lever

c)

Third class lever

d)

Fourth class lever

42.

Which type of lever is this?

a)

First class lever

b)

Second class lever

c)

Third class lever

d)

Fourth class lever

43.

Which type of lever is this?

a)

First class lever

b)

Second class lever

c)

Third class lever

d)

Fourth class lever

44.

Which type of lever is this?

a)

First class lever

b)

Second class lever

c)

Third class lever

d)

Fourth class lever

45.

A two pulley system increases the mechanical advantage by.....

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

46.

A four pulley system increases the mechanical advantage by.....

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

47.

The mechanical advantage of a pulley system that uses a 100kg mass to lift an 800kg mass is....

a)

2

b)

4

c)

6

d)

8

48.

How many pulleys are required to lift a 600kg mass using a 100kg mass?

a)

2

b)

4

c)

6

d)

8

49.

The mechanical advantage of a pulley system that uses a 25kg mass to lift a 100kg mass is....

a)

2

b)

4

c)

6

d)

8

50.

The more pulleys that are used, the easier it is to lift a load because its.....

a)

mechanical advantage remains the same.

b)

mechanical advantage is decreased.

c)

mechanical advantage is increased.

51.

Which of the following is NOT considered a simple machine?

a)

Levers and Pulleys

b)

Wheels and axels

c)

Ramps and Wedges

d)

Screw

e)

Wheelbarrow

52.

Choose the correct simple machine to match the picture.

a)

Lever

b)

Pulley

c)

Ramp

d)

Wedge

e)

Wheel and axel

53.

Choose the correct simple machine to match the picture.

a)

Lever

b)

Pulley

c)

Ramp

d)

Wedge

e)

Wheel and axel

54.

Choose the correct simple machine to match the picture.

a)

Lever

b)

Pulley

c)

Ramp

d)

Screw

e)

Wheel and axel

55.

Choose the correct simple machine to match the picture.

a)

Lever

b)

Pulley

c)

Ramp

d)

Screw

e)

Wheel and axel

56.

Choose the correct simple machine to match the picture.

a)

Lever

b)

Pulley

c)

Ramp

d)

Screw

e)

Wheel and axel

57.

Choose the correct simple machine to match the picture.

a)

Lever

b)

Pulley

c)

Ramp

d)

Screw

e)

Wheel and axel

58.

A gravitation field is.....

a)

the area around a body in which another body experiences a force of attraction.

b)

the area around a body in which another body experiences a force of repulsion.

59.

A gravitational force is.....

a)

a contact force that arises from a magnetic field.

b)

a non-contact force that arises from a magnetic field.

c)

a contact force that arises from a gravitational field.

d)

a non-contact force that arises from a gravitational field.

60.

Weight is....

a)

a force that pulls objects towards the centre of Earth.

b)

a measure of how much gravity is pulling on an object.

c)

how many particles or atoms make up an object.

61.

Mass does not change, but weight can.

a)

True

b)

False

62.

Mass is....

a)

a force that pulls objects towards the centre of Earth.

b)

a measure of how much gravity is pulling on an object.

c)

how many particles or atoms make up an object.

63.

Mass is....

a)

a force that pulls objects towards the centre of Earth.

b)

a measure of how much gravity is pulling on an object.

c)

how many particles or atoms make up an object.

64.

Using the formula, W = m x 10, calculate the weight of an object with a mass of 40.

a)

4

b)

40

c)

400

d)

4000

65.

An orbit is....

a)

the path a star moves around the planet, or a moon moves around a planet.

b)

the path a planet moves around the Sun/Star, or a moon moves around a planet.

c)

the path a moon moves around a Star, or a planet moves around the Sun.

66.

Which statement is most correct?

a)

The Moon's orbit around Earth is determined by its size and the force of gravity exerted on it by the Earth.

b)

The Moon's orbit around Earth is determined by its weight and the force of gravity exerted on it by the Earth.

67.

Spring tides are ...

a)

High tides caused by the combined pull of the Moon and the Sun.

b)

Smaller tides that occur during the Moon's quarter phase.

68.

Neap tides are ...

a)

High tides caused by the combined pull of the Moon and the Sun.

b)

Smaller tides that occur during the Moon's quarter phase.

69.

What times were the High tides at Wynnum for 19 Oct - 20 Oct?

a)

10.12am, 11.42am and 11.18am

b)

4.35am and 5.36am

c)

4.56pm and 5.50pm

d)

4.35am, 4.56pm, 5.36am and 5.50pm

70.

Why are the high tides lower on Wednesday 19th compared to Tuesday 25th?

a)

The moon is in a quarter phase on the 19th so the Moon and Sun aren't lined up pulling together. On the 24th it is closer to a new moon so therefore it is lined up with the sun more closely and the Moon and Sun are pulling the water together. This makes the water heights higher because the pull is stronger.

b)

The moon is in a quarter phase on the 19th so the Moon and Sun are lined up pulling together. On the 24th it is closer to a new moon so therefore it is lined up with the sun less and the Moon and Sun are pulling the water together. This makes the water heights higher because the pull is stronger.

71.

I want to take Tim flathead fishing at Hays Inlet on a Monday in November. I need to go on the lowest low tide that occurs during the daytime. Which day and time should I take him?

a)

November 23 at 0235

b)

November 21 at 1338

c)

November 7 at 1500

72.

A year is ....

a)

the time it takes a planet to make one rotation on its axis.

b)

the time it takes a planet to make one orbit around the Sun.

73.

Which statement is the best definition of a solar system?

a)

A system made up of the Sun and all the planets, dwarf planets, moons and asteroids that travel around the Sun or each other.

b)

A system made up of the Sun and all the planets and moons that travel around the Sun or each other.

c)

A system made up of the planets, dwarf planets, moons and asteroids that travel around the Sun or each other.

d)

A system made up of the moons and asteroids that travel around the Sun or each other.

74.

A solar eclipse is when....

a)

the Moon is in the Earth's shadow and appears dark

b)

when the Moon blocks the light from the Sun.

75.

A lunar eclipse is when....

a)

the Moon is in the Earth's shadow and appears dark

b)

when the Moon blocks the light from the Sun.

76.

A total solar eclipse is when....

a)

when only some of the Sun's light is blocked by the Moon.

b)

when the Moon blocks the maximum amount of light from the Sun.

77.

A partial solar eclipse is when....

a)

when only some of the Sun's light is blocked by the Moon.

b)

when the Moon blocks the maximum amount of light from the Sun.

78.

Night time is caused because...

a)

Earth spins on its axis, and the part of Earth facing away from the Sun experiences night.

b)

Earth orbits the Sun, and the part of Earth facing away from the Sun experiences night.

79.

A ramp...

a)

Increases force and decreases distance.

b)

Decreases force and increases distance.

c)

Redirects force.

d)

Magnifies (increases) and redirects force.

e)

Magnifies (increases) force.

80.

A wedge...

a)

Increases force and decreases distance.

b)

Decreases force and increases distance.

c)

Redirects force.

d)

Magnifies (increases) and redirects force.

e)

Magnifies (increases) force or distance.

81.

A wheel and axel...

a)

Increases force and decreases distance.

b)

Decreases force and increases distance.

c)

Redirects force.

d)

Magnifies (increases) and redirects force.

e)

Magnifies (increases) force or distance.

82.

A screw...

a)

Increases force and decreases distance.

b)

Decreases force and increases distance.

c)

Redirects force.

d)

Magnifies (increases) and redirects force.

e)

Magnifies (increases) force or distance.

83.

A wheel and axel can be used to reduce friction.

a)

True

b)

False

84.

Magnify means...

a)

Increase

b)

Decrease

85.

Calculate the mechanical advantage.

4 lines
86.

Pulleys....

a)

Decrease force

b)

Magnify a force

87.

Mechanical advantage = number of pulleys

a)

True

b)

False

88.

Calculate the mechanical advantage

4 lines
89.

Which of the following statements about gravitational force is NOT correct?

a)

It is stronger when the objects are smaller.

b)

It is always an attractive force.

c)

It is stronger when the objects are closer together.

d)

It is stronger when objects have more mass.

90.

Measurement of gravitational force

Measured in Newtons

Depends on gravitational attraction

Changes on different planets

a)

Weight

b)

Mass

91.

Measurement of amount of matter

Measured in Kilograms

Doesn't depend on gravity

Same everywhere

a)

Weight

b)

Mass

92.

What is the correct formula for Weight = mass x Gravity?

a)

W = m x 1

b)

W = m x 10

c)

W = m x 100

d)

W = m x 1000

93.

Calculate the weight of an object with a mass of 75kg

a)

75N

b)

750N

c)

7500N

d)

75000N

94.

Calculate the weight on an object with a mass of 300g

a)

3N

b)

30N

c)

300N

d)

3000N

95.

Describe the relationship between the data displayed on this graph.

a)

Linear positive

b)

Non-linear positive

c)

Linear negative

d)

Non-linear negative

96.

Which of the following statements about the Moon's orbit around Earth is NOT correct?

a)

The force due to gravity is continuously pulling the Moon towards Earth.

b)

The gravitational force must fight against the moons momentum to pull it into an orbit.

c)

The momentum of the Earth's gravitational force causes the moon to orbit in a circle.

d)

The moon wants to continue travelling with the same velocity in a straight line.

e)

The moon's orbit it is elliptical.

97.

Explain the following statement....

"A person who wants to lose weight should go to the Moon. A person who wants to lose mass, should go on a diet."

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98.

What type of data is represented by the line on this graph?

a)

Linear

b)

Periodic

99.

What type of data is represented by the line on this graph?

a)

Linear

b)

Periodic

100.

In this diagram of a moon orbiting a planet, the blue arrow represents....

a)

the path the moon takes

b)

force

c)

velocity

101.

In this diagram of a moon orbiting a planet, the dotted line represents....

a)

the path the moon takes

b)

force

c)

velocity

102.

In this diagram of a moon orbiting a planet, the red arrow represents....

a)

the path the moon takes

b)

force

c)

velocity

103.

What time is the highest high tide on the 8th?

a)

3.07am

b)

9.19am

c)

3.43pm

d)

9.21pm

104.

What is the height of the highest low tide on the 8th?

a)

0.27cm

b)

0.27m

c)

0.51cm

d)

0.51m

105.

Which day of the week is the 8th?

a)

Monday

b)

Tuesday

c)

Wednesday

d)

Thursday

e)

Friday

106.

Why is there a white circle under the TU?

a)

No reason, it means nothing

b)

There was a full moon that day.

c)

There was a new moon that day (can't see the moon)

107.

What do you notice about the heights of the tides across the 8th, 9th and 10th?

a)

The high tides and low tides are getting higher.

b)

The high tides and low tides are getting lower.

c)

The high tides are getting lower and the low tides are getting higher.

d)

The high tides are getting higher and the low tides are getting lower.

108.

Which diagram represents when the high tides would be highest and the low tides would be lowest (Spring tides)?

a)

The one on the left

b)

The one on the right

109.

Which diagram represents a full moon?

a)

The one on the left

b)

The one on the right

110.

Which day does the spring tide occur on?

a)

8th

b)

9th

c)

10th