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Science Quiz - Forces

Total questions: 21

Worksheet time: 12mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A force is a:

a)

push

b)

pull

c)

twist

d)

none of the preceding

2.

Rewrite the following sentence, but fill in the blanks: A force can change the _____, _____ or _________ of an object.

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3.

What are the different types of forces (e.g. gravity)?

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4.

Forces can be measured by using a ______ _______.

(a)  

5.

Forces are measured in a unit called (a)   .

6.

To convert kilograms to newtons (the reading may be in the unit kg on a spring balance), you have to:

a)

Multiply by 1 (1kg = 1N)

b)

Multiply by 5

(1kg = 5N)

c)

Multiply by 10 (1kg = 10N)

d)

Multiply by 15

(1kg = 15N)

e)

Multiply by 20

(1kg = 20N)

7.

What are the two types of forces?

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8.

Rewrite the following sentence and finish it with an accurate description: A contact force is when…

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9.

Rewrite the following sentence and finish it with an accurate description: A non-contact force is when…

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10.

A normal force (reaction force) is a:

a)

non-contact force

b)

contact force

11.

Friction is a:

a)

non-contact force

b)

contact force

12.

Applied force (push/pull) is an example of a:

a)

non-contact force

b)

contact force

13.

Gravity is a:

a)

non-contact force

b)

contact force

14.

Magnetic force is a:

a)

non-contact force

b)

contact force

15.

Buoyancy is a:

a)

non-contact force

b)

contact force

16.

Electrostatic force is a:

a)

non-contact force

b)

contact force

17.

Air resistance (or water resistance)/drag is a:

a)

non-contact force

b)

contact force

18.

What is friction?

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19.

What does friction depend on?

a)

Friction depends on the surface area of the two interacting objects.

b)

Friction depends on the roughness of the surfaces and how much contact there is between the two interacting objects.

c)

Friction depends on protons, electrons and neutrons that are in the two interacting objects.

d)

None of the preceding.

20.

If a shoe is pushed to the left on the ground, which direction will the friction be in?

a)

Up

b)

Down

c)

Left

d)

Right

21.

Friction can be reduced with the use of a (a)   like oil.