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Forces

Total questions: 123

Worksheet time: 2hrs 11mins

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1.

Magnetic Force is an example of ____________ force.

a)

contact

b)

non-contact

c)

balanced

d)

unbalanced

2.

______________ is a force that always acts in the direction opposite of motion.

a)

applied

b)

friction

c)

gravity

d)

normal

3.

Applied force is an example of a _________________ force.

a)

contact

b)

non-contact

c)

balanced

d)

unbalanced

4.

An icy road has less __________ than a dry road.

a)

friction

b)

gravity

c)

magnetism

d)

water

5.

What keeps the planets in orbit around the sun?

a)

gravity

b)

friction

c)

density

d)

distance

6.
The rougher the surface, the faster an object will travel over the surface.
a)
True
b)
False
7.

What is GRAVITY?

a)

A force that pushes all objects away.

b)

A force that attracts all objects toward one another.

c)

A force that creates magnetic fields.

d)

The force of electrons spinning in a certain direction.

8.

Air resistance is a...

a)

Contact Force

b)

Non-Contact Force

9.
Which of the following forces cannot act from a distance?
a)
magnetism
b)
electricity
c)
kinetic friction
d)
gravity
10.

What are the three NON-CONTACT forces we are studying this unit?

a)

Gravity, friction, air resistance

b)

Forces, motion, human body systems

c)

Friction, electricity, muscular system

d)

Gravity, electromagnetism, and magnetism

11.

What is a NON-CONTACT force?

a)

A push or pull force where the objects are not touching

b)

A push force where the objects are touching.

c)

An example would be pulling open a door.

d)

The only type of force that exists in the world.

12.

The three examples pictured are of

a)

Non-contact Forces

b)

Contact Forces

13.

The force between the phone and the mount is a

a)

contact force

b)

non-contact force

14.

When you drop a hammer and a feather, why does the feather fall slower?

a)

air resistance causes the feather to slow down

b)

gravity pulls harder on the hammer than the feather

c)

gravity pulls harder on the feather than the hammer

d)

air resistance causes the hammer to fall slower

15.

Air resistance is a...

a)

Contact Force

b)

Non-Contact Force

16.

Normal force is a...

a)

Contact Force

b)

Non-Contact Force

17.

What is the name of the missing force?

a)

gravity

b)

normal force

c)

applied force

d)

frictional force

18.
What is force? 
a)
A.  An invisible object.
b)
B.  A push or a pull on an object.
c)
C.  Matter you can hold in your hand.
d)
D.  A living thing.
19.

What unit is used to measure force?

a)

gram

b)

magnitude

c)

direction

d)

Newton

20.

A vector is an arrow that represents both ____________ and _____________ of a force.

a)

Wings and halos

b)

Space and time

c)

Direction and magnitude

d)

Radicals and exponents

21.

A push or a pull

a)

Force

b)

Applied Force

c)

Normal Force

22.

A force that move an object towards you

a)

Force

b)

Push

c)

Pull

23.

A force that moves an object away from you

a)

Force

b)

Push

c)

Pull

24.

A force applied by a person or object onto another object

a)

Applied Force

b)

Push

c)

Pull

25.

A force that opposes motion

a)

Applied Force

b)

Friction

c)

Normal Force

26.

A force exerted by magnets

a)

Gravity

b)

Electric

c)

Magnetic

27.

A force exerted by electrically charged particles or objects

a)

Gravity

b)

Electric

c)

Magnetic

28.

A force that occurs when two objects do not physically touch each other

a)

Contact Force

b)

Non-Contact Force

29.

A force that occurs when two objects physically touch each other

a)

Contact Force

b)

Non-Contact Force

30.

A force exerted by a surface onto an object resting on that surface

a)

Applied Force

b)

Normal Force

c)

Friction

31.

The combined result of all forces acting on an object

a)

Newtons

b)

Net Force

c)

Contact Force

32.

When the forces acting on an object are equal and balanced

and have a net force of 0N.

These forces do not create motion.

a)

Balanced Forces

b)

Unbalanced Forces

33.

When the forces acting on an object are not equal and balanced

and net force is anything except 0N.

These forces always create motion.

a)

Balanced Forces

b)

Unbalanced Forces

34.

The movement of an object

a)

Unbalanced Forces

b)

Newtons

c)

Motion

35.

A liquid that reduces friction by making the surface smoother

a)

Lubricant

b)

Unbalanced Force

c)

Friction

36.

an act of changing physical location or position of an object

a)

Motion

b)

Movement

c)

Unbalanced Force

37.

A force of attraction between objects with mass

a)

Electric Force

b)

Gravity

c)

Magnetic Force

38.
Question Image

Match the following forces to how they are working on the cake.

a)

gravity

1.

attraction of the cake to the table

b)

normal force

2.

the force the table is putting on the cake

c)

friction

3.

cake plate rubbing on table

39.

Look at the diagram. Three bar magnets, each with opposing poles, are placed near each other in a straight line. Which of the following variables can change the strength of the magnetic force between the magnets?

a)

Distance between the magnets

b)

Color of the magnets

c)

Material of the table

d)

Shape of the magnets

40.

The table provides definitions for four kinds of forces. Which option matches each force with its correct position in the table?

a)

A. 1: Gravity; 2: Friction; 3: Applied Forces; 4: Magnetism

b)

B. 1: Magnetism; 2: Gravity; 3: Applied Forces; 4: Friction

c)

C. 1: Gravity; 2: Friction; 3: Magnetism; 4: Applied Forces

d)

D. 1: Applied Forces; 2: Friction; 3: Gravity; 4: Magnetism

41.

A contact force is from

a)

objects physically touching

b)

far apart objects

c)

not touching object

d)

always a pull

42.

A non-contact force is between

a)

two objects that aren't touching

b)

two objects that are touching

c)

the ground and wheels

d)

you and me

43.

The three examples pictured are of

a)

Non-contact Forces

b)

Contact Forces

44.

The force between the phone and the mount is a

a)

contact force

b)

non-contact force

45.

The force between the two people through the rope is

a)

Contact Pull

b)

Non-contact Pull

c)

Contact Push

d)

Non-contact Push

46.

Gravity is a

a)

Contact Force

b)

Myth

c)

Non-contact Force

47.

Friction is a

a)

Contact Force

b)

Myth

c)

Non-contact Force

48.

Magnetic Force is an example of ____________ force.

a)

contact

b)

non-contact

c)

balanced

d)

unbalanced

49.

______________ is a force that always acts in the direction opposite of motion.

a)

applied

b)

friction

c)

gravity

d)

normal

50.

Applied force is an example of a _________________ force.

a)

contact

b)

non-contact

c)

balanced

d)

unbalanced

51.

You are pulled to the surface of the earth due to the force of _________________

a)

gravity

b)

friction

c)

normal force

d)

contact force

52.

An icy road has less __________ than a dry road.

a)

friction

b)

gravity

c)

magnetism

d)

water

53.

Which is an example of a non-contact force?

a)

elastic force

b)

normal force

c)

applied force

d)

electric force

54.

10. A ball rolls down from the top of a grassy hill, reaches the bottom of the hill, continues to roll, and then starts to slow down and comes to a stop. What forces caused this ball's motion?

a)

Frictional force caused the ball to roll down the hill, but air resistance caused the ball to slow down and stop.

b)

Magnetic force caused the ball to roll down the hill, but gravity caused the ball to slow down and stop.

c)

The force of the hill caused the ball to roll down it, but gravity caused the ball to slow down and stop.

d)

Gravity caused the ball to roll down the hill, but frictional force caused the ball to slow down and stop.

55.
What is gravity?
a)
A force
b)
Energy
c)
A push
d)
All of them
56.
Who is the scientist that studied gravity a long time ago? (He apparently got an apple falling on his head)
a)
Albert Einstein
b)
Isaac Newton
c)
Charles Darwin
d)
Stephen hawkins
57.

What keeps the planets in orbit around the sun?

a)

gravity

b)

friction

c)

density

d)

distance

58.
The rougher the surface, the faster an object will travel over the surface.
a)
True
b)
False
59.

Life jackets help people (and dogs) stay buoyant in water.

a)

False

b)

True

60.

The sum of all forces acting on an object.

a)

net force

b)

applied

c)

contact

61.

What force ultimately slows the roller coaster to a stop?

a)

Applied

b)

Normal

c)

Friction

d)

Gravitational

62.
What force holds the planets in motion around the sun?
a)
Magnetic
b)
Electrical
c)
Gravitational
d)
Air Resistance
63.
Friction is a force that acts in an ___________ direction of movement.
a)
similar
b)
opposite
c)
parallel
d)
west
64.
How can friction be reduced?
a)
reduce the force acting between the 2 surfaces
b)
reduce the roughness of the 2 surfaces coming in contact
c)
use wax, grease or oil
d)
all of the above are ways of reducing friction
65.
How would the absence of friction affect a marble traveling on a long, straight path?
a)
The marble’s speed would decrease.
b)
The marble’s speed would increase.
c)
The marble would stop immediately. 
d)
The marble would remain at constant speed.
66.

Is the force of attraction that the body with mass exerts on another.

a)

Tension

b)

Push or pull

c)

Gravity

d)

Normal force

67.

Force of attraction (pulling) between two objects. (Every object experiences this on earth)

a)

gravitational

b)

normal

c)

applied

d)

friction

68.

what is a force?

a)

a push or a pull

b)

change in displacement

c)

change in direction

69.

which of these is an effect of force?(tick mark the correct answers)

a)

force can start a motion

b)

force can stop a motion

c)

force can change the direction of motion

d)

force can change the shape of an object

e)

force can change the speed a moving object

70.

An Orange falls off a tree and lands on the ground. What force caused the orange to fall?

a)

friction

b)

heat

c)

gravity

d)

wind

71.
Where is the force of attraction the strongest on a magnet?
a)
at the poles
b)
in the middle
c)
above the magnet
d)
below the magnet
72.

Every magnet has a:

a)

East and West pole

b)

North and South pole

c)

East and South pole

d)

North and West pole

e)

Chicago and Saint pole

73.
What will happen when these magnets are brought close together?
a)
They will attract each other.
b)
They will repel each other.
c)
Both magnets will turn to the left
d)
Both magnets will turn to the right
74.

If two magnets come together what is it called?

a)

Repel

b)

Force

c)

Attract

d)

None of the Above

75.
A north pole and a south pole will attract.
a)
True
b)
False
76.
Magnetic force between two magnets gets weaker the more ________________ between them.
a)
distance
b)
attraction
c)
metal
d)
lightsabers
77.

What is a force?

a)

push

b)

none

c)

push or pull

d)

pull

78.

How can forces affect objects?

a)

change an object's size

b)

changes the gravitational pull

c)

changes speed and direction

d)

all of the above

79.

Magnetic force is

a)

a contact force

b)

when magnets attract

c)

when magnets repel

d)

a noncontact force

80.

An example of friction is

a)

a softball player sliding across the clay field to third base

b)

ice melting

c)

roller skating on a smooth surface

d)

balloons sticking to a cat's fur

81.

Which of the following is an example of a noncontact force?

a)

slapping tables

b)

falling into a pool

c)

playing video games

d)

none of these

82.

Gravity is

a)

a contact force that pulls objects down

b)

a force that resists sliding motion

c)

a noncontact attractive force

d)

humans walking on Earth

83.

Mass is the amount of _________ in an object.

a)

weight

b)

matter

c)

particles

d)

atoms

84.

What statement is true based on the image?

a)

Scenario A has the weakest gravitational pull

b)

the smaller object has more mass, so it has a stronger gravitational pull on the larger object

c)

Although the objects are equal in mass in Scenario C, it has the weakest gravitational pull

d)

Gravity isn't illustrated in any scenario

85.

Any object with mass is attracted to any other object with mass.

a)

true

b)

false

86.

The amount of gravitational force between objects depends on the _______ between them and the ______ of each.

a)

gravity,mass

b)

distance,mass

c)

weight,gravity

d)

distance,gravity

87.

Complete the law:


For every action, there is an ____________ reaction.

a)

equal and opposite

b)

equal

c)

opposite

d)

bigger and better

88.

Complete the statement:


When an object is pushed, it __________________ with an equal and opposite force.

a)

always pushes back

b)

pushes back if it has a larger mass

c)

pushes back it if has a smaller mass

d)

will not push back

89.
Newton's Third Law States...
a)
Objects in motion stay in motion and objects at rest stay at rest
b)
Force is equal to mass times acceleration
c)
For each action there is an equal and opposite reaction
90.
An archer shoots an arrow. The action force is the bowstring against the arrow, the reaction force is...
a)
Air resistance against the bow
b)
the arrow's push against the bowstring
c)
the grip of the archer's hand on the bow
91.
A player throws a ball. The action force is the player impact on the ball. The reaction force is...
a)
The force of the ball impact on the player
b)
The force of the grip of the ball
c)
The celebration the player is thinking of
92.
A player hits a ball with a bat. The action force is the impact of the bat against the ball. The reaction force is...
a)
The grip of the player's hands on the ball
b)
the air resistance of the ball
c)
the force of the ball against the bat
93.
A baseball player bats a ball with a force of 1,000 N. The ball exerts a reaction force (without any additional forces action on it) against the bat of...
a)
Less than 1, 000 N
b)
1,000 N
c)
More than 1,000 N
94.
A rocket pushes exhaust 10, 000 N. Without any other forces acting on the rocket, how much force does the rocket go forward?
a)
15,000 N
b)
1,000 N
c)
10, 000 N
95.
According to Newton's Third law the strength or magnitude of forces will be...
a)
smaller
b)
equal
c)
larger
96.
According to Newton's third law forces come in pairs?
a)
True
b)
False
97.

What is the relationship between the action and reaction forces?

a)

Different and opposite

b)

Equal and same

c)

Equal and opposite

d)

Equal and different

98.

Explain how a balloon moves forward when air is released from it.

a)

The force created by the air flow pushes the balloon forward.

b)

The balloon moves forward due to the weight of the air inside it.

c)

The balloon moves forward because of the heat generated by the air inside it.

d)

The balloon moves forward because of the elasticity of the rubber material.

99.

When a person pushes a wall, what are the action and reaction forces involved?

a)

Action and reaction

b)

Force and reaction

c)

Action force and reaction force

d)

Push force and wall force

100.

True or False: Action and reaction forces act on the same object.

a)

False

b)

Only in certain situations

c)

Sometimes

d)

True

101.

What is the net force on an object when action and reaction forces are present?

a)

zero

b)

equal to the action force

c)

double the action force

d)

half of the action force

102.

Explain how a swimmer propels forward in water using action-reaction forces.

a)

The swimmer propels forward by pushing against the water and utilizing action-reaction forces.

b)

The swimmer propels forward by kicking their legs and using their arms to push against the water.

c)

The swimmer propels forward by pulling the water towards them.

d)

The swimmer propels forward by using a motorized device to push against the water.

103.

When a small car pushes a big truck, the truck applies an equal and opposite force on the car

a)

True

b)

False

104.

When a small car pushes a big truck, the truck applies an equal and opposite force on the car

a)

True

b)

False

105.

When a cannon fires a cannonball we observe Newton's third law. Which is the reaction force?

a)

The cannon moving forward

b)

the cannon moving backwards

c)

the cannonball moving backwards

d)

The cannonball moving forward

106.

A book rests on a table.  The force of gravity pulls down on the book with a force of 20 newtons. What prevents the books from accelerating downward ?   

a)

The table presses back up on the book with an equal and opposite force of 20 newtons.

b)

The table presses back up with a force greater than 20 Newtons

c)

The tale and the book together are accelerating downwards at 9.8 m/sec2

d)

The inertia of the book holds it up

107.

Which of the following would be a good example of Newton's third law of motion?

a)

An air freshener hanging from the rear-view mirror of a car hangs still while the car moves forward with a constant acceleration

b)

A carbon dioxide-fueled rocket launches upward into the air as carbon dioxide gas accelerates toward the ground below the rocket

c)

Two balls of different masses are rolled with the same force, resulting in the ball with larger mass stopping faster than the ball with the smaller mass.

d)

All of the above

108.
A baseball player bats a ball with a force of 1,000 N. The ball exerts a reaction force (without any additional forces action on it) against the bat of...
a)
Less than 1, 000 N
b)
1,000 N
c)
More than 1,000 N
109.
According to Newton's Third law the strength or magnitude of forces will be...
a)
smaller
b)
equal
c)
larger
110.
Newton's Third Law States...
a)
Objects in motion stay in motion and objects at rest stay at rest
b)
Force is equal to mass times acceleration
c)
For each action there is an equal and opposite reaction
111.
An archer shoots an arrow. The action force is the bowstring against the arrow, the reaction force is...
a)
Air resistance against the bow
b)
the arrow's push against the bowstring
c)
the grip of the archer's hand on the bow
112.
A baseball player bats a ball with a force of 1,000 N. The ball exerts a reaction force (without any additional forces action on it) against the bat of...
a)
Less than 1, 000 N
b)
1,000 N
c)
More than 1,000 N
113.
A rocket pushes exhaust 10, 000 N. Without any other forces acting on the rocket, how much force does the rocket go forward?
a)
15,000 N
b)
1,000 N
c)
10, 000 N
114.
What is the reaction force to a foot pushing down on the floor?
a)
The foot going through the floor
b)
The floor pushing back against the foot
c)
The floor breaking to the foot
115.
According to Newton's Third law the strength or magnitude of forces will be...
a)
smaller
b)
equal
c)
larger
116.

A swimmer pushes on the water and the water pushes on the hand and the swimmer moves forward. What is the ACTION force?

a)

Swimmer pushes on the water

b)

the water pushes on the hand and the swimmer moves forward

117.

A swimmer pushes on the water and the water pushes on the hand and the swimmer moves forward. What is the REACTION force?

a)

Swimmer pushes on the water

b)

the water pushes on the hand and the swimmer moves forward

118.

A bowling ball hits the pins and the pins fall over. What is the ACTION force?

a)

Bowling ball hitting pins

b)

Pins falling over

119.

The swimmer pushes off of the wall of the pool and moves forward. What is the ACTION in this example?

a)

Swimmer pushes off the wall of the pool

b)

Swimmer moves forward

120.

If you apply MORE force to the ground what happens to the ground pushing on you?

a)

The force remains the same

b)

The force increases

c)

The force decreases

121.

If the gymnast decreases the force they exerts on the trampoline, what will the reaction be?

a)

The gymnast will be pushed back by the trampoline with more force and go higher into the air

b)

The gymnast will be pushed back by the trampoline with less force and not go as high into the air

c)

No change will happen to the gymnast

122.

The baseball player wants to hit a homerun. What does he have to do to the force they exert on the ball?

a)

The baseball player will need to apply more force to the bat swinging at the ball

b)

The baseball player will need to apply less force to the bat swinging at the ball

c)

The baseball player should change nothing about his swing

123.

Katniss Everdeen applies 20 N of force back on her bow. What happens to the arrow when she lets go?

a)

The arrow goes backwards

b)

The arrow goes forwards with 20 N

c)

The arrow goes forwards with 30 N

d)

The arrow goes forwards with 0 N