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Ashley Science multiple forces not yet done

Total questions: 33

Worksheet time: 28mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the force that pushes things up?

(a)  

2.

What is the force that drags you back when you are swimming?

(a)  

3.

What is the force that wears away the tread on tyres?

(a)  

4.

What is the force that pulls you towards the centre of the Earth?

(a)  

5.

What are two forces that slow down a car driving on a motorway?
................................. and ................

(a)  

6.

What happens when several forces act on an object at the same time?

a)

A. Nothing happens

b)

B. Only gravity works

c)

C. The strongest force causes a change

d)

D. The object floats

7.

What type of force is used when Sofia pushes the ball?

a)

A. Gravity

b)

B. Air resistance

c)

C. Friction

d)

D. Applied force

8.

Which force pulls the ball down toward the Earth?


(a)  

9.

Gravity pushes the ball forward.    

a)

True

b)

False

10.

Air resistance slows the ball down once it is moving.

a)

True

b)

False

11.

Friction between the floor and the ball helps it go faster.    

a)

True

b)

False

12.
Question Image

Match the following

a)

The force created when Sofia pushes the ball.

1.

Applied force

b)

The force pulling the ball toward Earth.

2.

Gravity

c)

The force between the ball and the floor.

3.

Friction

d)

The force that slows the ball down through the air.

4.

Air resistance

13.

Which force pulls Marcus and the bicycle down toward the Earth?


(a)  

14.

What is the name of the force that helps Marcus move the bicycle forward?

(a)  

15.

Which two forces are pulling Marcus back while riding?

.................................. and ............................................................

(a)  

16.

Air resistance pushes the bicycle forward.

a)

True

b)

False

17.

Friction between the tyres and the road helps stop the bicycle.  

a)

True

b)

False

18.

Thrust is a type of applied force.

a)

True

b)

False

19.
  1. Observe the cyclist in the photo! The force created when you pedal a bicycle is called...

a)
  1. a) Gravitational force

b)
  1. b) Frictional force

c)
  1. c) Applied force

d)

d) Magnetic force

20.
  1. Look at the bike tires in the photo! Smooth tires make cycling faster because they...

a)
  1. a) Reduce gravity

b)
  1. b) Reduce friction with the road

c)
  1. c) Trap more air

d)
  1. d) Make the bike heavier

21.
  1. Study the photo of crouching racers! This posture helps cyclists reduce...

a)
  1. a) Spring force

b)
  1. b) Air resistance

c)
  1. c) Electrical force

d)
  1. d) Magnetic force

22.
  1. Look at the bike tires in the photo! Smooth tires make cycling faster because they...

a)
  1. a) Reduce gravity

b)
  1. b) Reduce friction with the road

c)
  1. c) Trap more air

d)
  1. d) Make the bike heavier

23.
Question Image

Match the following

a)

Applied force

1.

pedaling

b)

Friction

2.

tires/road

c)

Air resistance

3.

wind against cyclist

d)

Gravity

4.

pulls bike downward

24.

Why is cycling harder when wind blows toward your face?

4 lines
25.

When your paper aeroplane is at rest on a table, which forces act on it?

a)

a) Lift and thrust

b)

b) Gravity and normal force

c)

c) Air resistance and friction

d)

d) Magnetism and electricity

26.

What will most likely happen when you throw the aeroplane into the air?

a)

a) It will float forever

b)

b) It will rise briefly, then fall

c)

c) It will explode mid-air

d)

d) It will circle the room

27.

Which two natural forces act on the aeroplane during flight?

a)

a) Magnetism and electricity

b)

b) Gravity and air resistance

c)

c) Lift and thrust

d)

d) Friction and buoyancy

28.

To fly, the aeroplane overcomes gravity and air resistance by creating:

a)

a) Heat and light

b)

b) Lift and thrust

c)

c) Sound and pressure

d)

d) Electricity and magnetism

29.

Label the forces on the aeroplane diagram:

30.

Why does the aeroplane eventually crash?

a)

a) It runs out of fuel

b)

b) Gravity + air resistance > lift + thrust

c)

c) The paper dissolves

d)

d) It gets tired

31.

How could you make the aeroplane stay airborne longer?

a)

a) Increase wing size for more lift

b)

b) Throw it straight down

c)

c) Use heavier paper

d)

d) Remove the wings

32.

How does a real aeroplane avoid crashing?

​ (a)   provide thrust; ​ (b)   create lift

Choose from the below words
Engines
wings
wheel
33.

What helps aeroplanes overcome forces to fly?

a)

a) Streamlined shape + wing design

b)

b) Loud noises

c)

c) Bright colors

d)

d) Spinning propellers randomly