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WorksheetsTopic 6 Forces of Motion, Newton's Laws and Combined Forces
Total questions: 71
Worksheet time: 1hrs 11mins
What is the definition of speed?
Measuring the distance of an object travels in a set amount of time
A change in a an objects position as it moves
Where the object is located
What is the definition of motion?
The distance an object travels in a set amount of time
A change in an objects position by pushing or pulling
Where the object is located
If you drop something, it hits the ground because of what?
Matter
Gravity
Motion
Which is the best example of force?
Pushing a shopping cart
Drinking a glass of water
Calling a friend on the phone
Friction is a force that does what?
Helps an object move faster
Slows down or even stops the motion that is between two objects
Makes more gravity
It is cold outside so you rub your hands together to stay warm. Your hands becoming warm is an example of?
Motion
Gravity
Friction
A push is when you are using force to do what?
Move an object closer to you
Move an object farther away from you
Move an object about you
You are helping a friend push a box on the ground. You notice it's much more difficult to push when the box is on carpet instead of the hardwood floor. This can be explained using which science term?
Force
Gravity
Friction
Which of the following is not considered a force?
push
pull
up
You and your friend are having a contest to see which person can throw the basketball the longest distance. You win, which means you used ________ force.
Less
Greater
Equal
What force may keep you from lifting a box upward?
Friction
Push
Magnetism
Gravity
What causes objects to move?
Friction
Mass
Unbalanced Forces
Balanced Forces
What causes an increase in speed?
Greater Force
Greater Mass
Greater Incline
Greater Friction
If two different balls are kicked with the same force, which ball will go the farthest?
ball with the smaller mass
ball with the greater mass
ball with the greater friction
ball with the smaller diameter ball with the smaller diameter
After the hit, which has greater speed/velocity and why?
The bat because it has more mass
The bat because it has less mass
The ball because it has more mass
The ball because it has less mass
At the MOMENT OF THE HIT, what is happening with the forces?
They are equal and opposite
The bat is exerting more force on the ball
The ball is exerting more force on the bat
There is no force
Which planet is exerting the greater gravitational force and why?
A because it is bigger
B because it is smaller
They are equal
Which set of planets have a greater gravitational force and why?
A because they are closer
B because they are farther apart
They are the same - distance doesn't matter
This is an example of a(n) _______________ force.
Newton
Electromagnetic
Unbalanced
Balanced
If these weights are sitting still, which has the LEAST inertia?
Red
Blue
Yellow
Which factors (more than 1) affect how much force the kick has?
Weight of the wrestler
Speed of the wrestler
Height of the wrestler
Age of the wrestler
What 2 things would happen after the lady jumps off the skateboard?
The lady would go back
The lady would go forward
The skateboard would go back
The skateboard would go forward
Why would someone put chains on their tires in the snow?
To increase the weight of the car
To make the car faster
To increase friction
To decrease friction
What force is NOT acting on the dog?
Gravity
Friction
Electric
The pull of the leash
What type of force would be present if you were to win a tug of war?
Balanced Force
Unbalanced Force
Gravity
Net Zero Force
What direction does the force of friction apply to a moving object?
it applies force in the opposite direction that the object is moving.
It applies force In the same direction that the object is moving.
It applies force In the opposite direction of friction
It applies force in the same direction of the applied force.
A balanced force is when
is when there is no net force.
There is a lot net force,
there is a small amount of net force.
there is some net force.
Which image is an example of an unbalanced force.
Image 1 (top image)
Image two (bottom image)
Which image is an example of a balanced force?
Image 1
(Top Image)
Image 2
(Bottom Image)
Which boy will have an easier time getting down the hill?
Boy A , because he is experiencing less friction than boy B.
Boy B, because he is experiencing more friction than boy A.
How does the mass of an object affect it's motion?
It has no effect
The less the mass the less effect a force will have
The greater the mass the greater the effect a force will have
The greater the mass the less effect a force will have
If a car is traveling at 25 mph it is an example of _________.
acceleration
speed
density
mass
What Newton's law is the reasoning behind trucks cargo kept moving when the truck stopped.
Newton's 1st Law
Newton's 2nd Law
Newton's 3rd Law
Which of Newton's laws is represented by this image?
Newton's 1st Law
Newton's 2nd Law
Newton's 3rd Law
When object is changing position it is called ______.
Movement
Motion
Speed
Density
_____________ is a change in speed, a change in direction, or both.
Acceleration
Velocity
Time
Increasing speed is ____________.
acceleration
deceleration
______________ measures an object's tendency to resist changing its motion.
Acceleration
Inertia
Gravity
Weight
According to Newton, what kinds of objects are affected by gravity?
Only objects inside the earth's atmosphere, like apples.
Only objects that orbit the sun, like planets.
Only objects with a lot of mass, like human beings.
All objects in the universe.
A student sets a block at the top of a wooden ramp. The student pushes the block. As the block slides down the ramp, it slows down and then comes to a stop. What force causes the block to slow down?
the force of gravity
the force of friction
the force of magnetism
the force of the student's push
Two galaxies are interacting with each other. What is the force that draws these two galaxies toward each other?
friction
gravity
electricity
magnetism
A ball rolls at a steady speed. A force is applied to it in the same direction.
The ball changes directions and travels sideways.
The ball speeds up.
The ball slows down.
The ball stays at a steady speed.
A ball is rolled across four different surfaces wit the same force. Which surface will slow the movement of the ball the most?
tile floor
paved road
grassy field
cement sidewalk
Which of the following items would produce the greatest amount of friction when rubbed against another object?
vegetable oil
wax
sandpaper
an ice cube
Which one of the following objects has the greatest inertia?
ping pong ball
a golf ball
a soft ball
a bowling ball
A ball rolls at a steady speed. A force is applied to it in the opposite direction.
the ball speeds up
the ball slows down
the ball stays at a steady speed
Which of the following is an example of increasing friction intentionally?
waxing skies
adding grease to gears on a bike
throwing sand on an icy driveway
putting polish on the table
You just collected a bag of toys in your room, and you need to move it out to the garage. How could you get the bag to move faster?
use more force (push harder)
take some toys out to make it weigh less (make it lighter)
both; use more force and make it weigh less
Which type of force resists motion?
Friction
Gravity
Pull
Push
How does the mass of an object affect the motion of an object?
The greater the mass the less effect a force will have
The greater the mass the greater the effect a force will have
The less the mass the less effect a force will have
It has no effect
If two toy trucks are pushed with the same force, Which one will move the longest distance?
The one with more mass
The one with less mass
The mass will make no difference
What happens in a game of tug-a-war when both teams pull the rope with equal force and in opposite directions?
The rope does not move
Both teams move to the right
Both teams move to the left
Both teams fall down
Balanced or Unbalanced: A lamp sitting on a table.
balanced
unbalanced
Balanced or Unbalanced: A car accelerating around a mountain curve.
balanced
unbalanced
Balanced or Unbalanced: A notebook sitting on a shelf.
balanced
unbalanced
Balanced or Unbalanced: A frisbee sitting on the ground motionless.
balanced
unbalanced
Balanced or Unbalanced: A rocket taking off.
balanced
unbalanced
Balanced or Unbalanced: An airplane landing at the airport.
balanced
unbalanced
Balanced or Unbalanced: A baseball being hit to center field.
balanced
unbalanced
What happens to the speed of an object as an unbalanced force acts on it?
It increases or decreases.
It increases only.
It stays the same.
It decreases only.
What happens to the position of an object as an unbalanced force acts on it?
It causes no reaction.
It causes movement.
It causes gravity.
What happens to the direction of an object as an unbalanced force acts on it?
It moves in the same direction of the force.
It doesn't change direction.
It moves in the opposite direction of the force.
An object at rest needs a(n) _______ force in order to move.
balanced
unbalanced
