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Measurement and Forces Quiz

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the unit of measurement for mass?

a)

Newtons (N)

b)

Kilograms (kg)

c)

Meters (m)

d)

Joules (J)

2.

What is the force caused by the Earth's gravitational pull on a mass called?

a)

Mass

b)

Weight

c)

Volume

d)

Density

3.

Which equation is used to calculate weight on Earth?

a)

W = mg

b)

W = m/g

c)

W = g/m

d)

W = m + g

4.

What is the unit of measurement for weight?

a)

Kilograms (kg)

b)

Newtons (N)

c)

Liters (L)

d)

Pascals (Pa)

5.

What is the approximate value of gravitational field strength (g) on Earth?

a)

5 N/kg

b)

10 N/kg

c)

15 N/kg

d)

20 N/kg

6.

What is one way to reduce friction according to the document?

a)

Increasing surface contact

b)

Using lubrication

c)

Adding more weight

d)

Increasing speed

7.

How does streamlining reduce friction?

a)

By making surfaces rough

b)

By increasing air resistance

c)

By shaping objects to be smooth and pointed

d)

By adding more surface area

8.

What is a method to make a machine more efficient?

a)

Increasing the amount of energy used

b)

Reducing the amount of energy wasted due to friction

c)

Adding more components

d)

Increasing the size of the machine

9.

Which of the following can help make a vehicle more efficient?

a)

Increasing the weight of the vehicle

b)

Using streamlining, lubrication, and bearings/rollers

c)

Adding more friction

d)

Decreasing the speed of the vehicle

10.

What is a force described as?

a)

A push or pull on an object

b)

A type of energy

c)

A form of matter

d)

A chemical reaction

11.

What are the effects of a force on an object?

a)

Change in color

b)

Change in speed, shape, and/or direction

c)

Change in temperature

d)

Change in mass

12.

Which of the following forces is NOT mentioned in the document?

a)

Weight

b)

Friction

c)

Gravity

d)

Magnetic

13.

How are forces measured?

a)

In kilograms

b)

In meters

c)

In Newtons

d)

In liters

14.

What is the effect of balanced forces on an object?

a)

They cause the object to accelerate

b)

They cause the object to change direction

c)

They are equivalent to no force acting at all

d)

They cause the object to heat up

15.

What does friction always do?

a)

Acts in the same direction as motion

b)

Acts in the opposite direction to motion

c)

Increases the speed of motion

d)

Decreases the mass of an object