WorksheetsForces and Motion
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 44mins
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
Speed and direction is called
Motion
Gravity
Velocity
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
A pull is when you are using force to do what?
Move an object closer to you
Move an object farther from you
Move an object about you
When forces on an object are balanced, what is the net force?
0
5
10
21
______________ measures an object's tendency to resist changing its motion.
Acceleration
Inertia
Gravity
Weight
The formula ...
? = mass x acceleration
Is used to find which of the following:
Force
Velocity
Momentum
Gravity
The formula ...
? = Distance / Time
is used to find which of the following?
Velocity
Force
Momentum
Speed
An object is in motion relative to the _________________________.
Mass
Reference Point
Gravity
Forces and Motion
the starting point you choose to describe the location, or position, of an object.
reference point
motion
position
displacement
an object’s distance and direction from a reference point.
reference point
motion
position
displacement
the process of changing position.
reference point
motion
position
displacement
the difference between the initial, or starting, position and the final position
reference point
motion
position
displacement
a measure of the distance an object travels in a given amount of time.
velocity
motion
speed
vector
the speed and the direction of a moving object
velocity
acceleration
speed
vector
a quantity that has both magnitude and direction
velocity
acceleration
speed
vector
a measure of the change in velocity during a period of time
velocity
acceleration
speed
vector
contact force that resists the sliding motion of two surfaces that are touching
friction
net force
force
normal force
Match the Newton's Law to the correct definition or example
Newton's 1st Law
The law of inertia
Newton's 2nd Law
The law of mass and acceleration
Newton's 3rd Law
The law of action reaction
Match the Newton's Law to the correct definition or example
Newton's 1st Law
A bike rolling down a hill.
Newton's 2nd Law
It's harder to push Mr. Beckham than Ms. Alvarez on a swing
Newton's 3rd Law
A ball bouncing
Newton's 3rd Law
A high five with your friend hurts.
Newton's 2nd Law
It takes more energy to thrown a basketball than a volleyball.
Match the following words to their definitions
force
a push or pull on an object
net force
the combination of all forces acting on an object
normal force
the force that pushed perpendicular to the object's surface
noncontact force
a force that one object applies to another without touching it
contact force
a push or a pull on one object by another that is touching it
an attractive force that exists between all objects that have mas
force
gravity
field
weight
a region of space (area) that has a physical quantity (such as a force) at every point
force
gravity
field
weight
the gravitational force exerted on an object (measured in Newtons - N)
force
gravity
field
weight
a push, pull, or twist applied to an object
force
force that opposes the sliding motion of two touching surfaces
friction
tendency of an object to resist any change in its motion
inertia
determined by the size of the force and how much the object weights
acceleration
a plane taking off is an example of ___ acceleration
positive
a bike stopping is an example of ___ acceleration
negative
kicking a ball is an example of ___ force
contact
gravity is an example of ___ force
non-contact force
Finish the Newton Law... "For ever action there is an opposite
and equal reaction
an action
an unequal reaction
name for it
Finish the Newton Law... "An object in motion will ....
rest.
stay in motion.
move faster
move slower
Finish the Newton Law... "an object at rest will...
disappear
start moving
stay at rest
move slower
A force is defined as a (Check all that apply)
Push
Pull
Spin
Rotation
Motion is the process of changing position.
True
False
Velocity is the speed and _________ of a moving object.
vector
magnitude
direction
motion
How long did it take the sea turtle to travel 12 km?
4 days
7 days
1 day
3 days
Select the correct unit of measurement for Force.
Joules
Isaacs
Newtons
meters per second
Friction will cause an increase in
negative acceleration
positive acceleration
speed
gravity
