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Forces & Motion

Total questions: 95

Worksheet time: 48mins

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Class
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1.

What is a force? Fill in the blank: A force is ___ .

a)

Any influence that causes an object to undergo a change in speed, direction, or shape.

b)

A type of energy that cannot be measured.

c)

A property that only exists in liquids.

d)

A measurement of temperature change.

2.

A force is:

a)

Only a push

b)

Only a pull

c)

A push or a pull

d)

Neither a push nor a pull

3.

What is Displacement?

a)

Displacement is the change in position of an object from its starting point to its ending point, measured in a straight line and in a specific direction.

b)

Displacement is the total distance traveled by an object, regardless of direction.

c)

Displacement is the speed at which an object moves from one place to another.

d)

Displacement is the amount of time taken by an object to return to its starting point.

4.

What is Speed?

a)

Speed is the distance traveled per unit of time.

b)

Speed is the amount of force applied to an object.

c)

Speed is the total mass of an object.

d)

Speed is the energy stored in an object.

5.

What is Velocity?

a)

Velocity is the speed of an object in a specific direction.

b)

Velocity is the amount of matter in an object.

c)

Velocity is the force applied to an object.

d)

Velocity is the distance covered by an object.

6.

What is Acceleration?

a)

Acceleration is the rate at which an object's velocity changes over time.

b)

Acceleration is the amount of distance covered in a given time.

c)

Acceleration is the total distance traveled by an object.

d)

Acceleration is the force applied to an object.

7.

What is Linear & Angular Momentum?

a)

Linear momentum is the product of an object's mass and velocity. Angular momentum is the rotational equivalent, depending on the object's moment of inertia and angular velocity.

b)

Linear momentum is the force applied to an object, and angular momentum is the speed of rotation.

c)

Linear momentum is the energy stored in a moving object, and angular momentum is the energy stored in a rotating object.

d)

Linear momentum is the distance traveled by an object, and angular momentum is the distance rotated by an object.

8.

What is the definition of displacement? Displacement is an object's ________ position.

a)

overall

b)

average

c)

initial

d)

final

9.

In the diagram, the pink line shows the path taken by an object, and the green line shows the straight line from start to finish. What does the green line represent?

a)

The total distance traveled

b)

The displacement

c)

The speed of the object

d)

The time taken

10.

What is the rate of change of an object's position called?

a)

Speed

b)

Mass

c)

Force

d)

Temperature

11.

Speed depends on which two factors?

a)

Distance and time

b)

Mass and volume

c)

Force and acceleration

d)

Temperature and pressure

12.

Is speed a scalar or vector quantity?

a)

Scalar quantity

b)

Vector quantity

13.

What is the formula for speed?

a)

s = d/t

b)

s = t/d

c)

s = d*t

d)

s = t-d

14.

What is the common unit for speed shown in the image?

a)

mph

b)

kg

c)

cm

d)

L

15.

Velocity is defined as ______ in a certain direction.

a)

speed

b)

distance

c)

acceleration

d)

force

16.

Velocity involves a change in either ______ or speed.

a)

direction

b)

mass

c)

temperature

d)

volume

17.

Is velocity a scalar or vector quantity?

a)

Scalar

b)

Vector

18.

The diagram shows arrows pointing in different directions. What does this represent in the context of velocity?

a)

Different speeds

b)

Different directions

c)

Different objects

d)

Different times

19.

What is the definition of acceleration?

a)

Rate of change of an object's velocity with time.

b)

The amount of force applied to an object.

c)

The distance traveled by an object.

d)

The mass of an object.

20.

Which of the following describes acceleration?

a)

Only speeding up

b)

Only slowing down

c)

Speeding up or slowing down

d)

Remaining at constant speed

21.

Acceleration can occur due to which of the following?

a)

Only when speed increases

b)

Only when speed decreases

c)

Directional change even when speed remains the same

d)

Only when speed is constant

22.

Fill in the blank: The formula for acceleration is _________. (Use the variables shown in the image)

a)

(Vf - Vi) / t

b)

(Vi - Vf) * t

c)

Vf * Vi / t

d)

(Vf + Vi) * t

23.

Newton's 3rd Law of Motion states: For every action, there is an ______ and ______ reaction.

a)

equal and opposite

b)

strong and weak

c)

fast and slow

d)

direct and indirect

24.

According to Newton's 3rd Law of Motion, forces act in pairs. What are these pairs called?

a)

Balanced pairs

b)

Action/reaction pairs

c)

Friction pairs

d)

Gravity pairs

25.

The diagram shows two arrows pointing in opposite directions. What does this represent according to Newton's 3rd Law of Motion?

a)

Forces acting in the same direction

b)

Forces acting in pairs, equal and opposite

c)

Only one force acting

d)

No forces acting

26.

What is matter?

a)

Anything that has mass and occupies space

b)

Anything that has color

c)

Anything that can move

d)

Anything that is liquid

27.

Matter can be classified based on:

a)

Physical Properties

b)

Chemical Properties

c)

Electrical Properties

d)

Magnetic Properties

28.

Fill in the blank: Matter is anything that has ______ and occupies space.

a)

mass

b)

color

c)

temperature

d)

energy

29.

Fill in the blank: Matter can be classified based on Physical Properties and ______ Properties.

a)

Chemical

b)

Thermal

c)

Optical

d)

Electrical

30.

Is density a physical property or a chemical property?

a)

Physical Property

b)

Chemical Property

31.

Is boiling point a physical property or a chemical property?

a)

Physical Property

b)

Chemical Property

32.

Is melting point a physical property or a chemical property?

a)

Physical Property

b)

Chemical Property

33.

Is luster a physical property or a chemical property?

a)

Physical Property

b)

Chemical Property

34.

Is malleability a physical property or a chemical property?

a)

Physical Property

b)

Chemical Property

35.

Is the ability to burn a physical property or a chemical property?

a)

Physical Property

b)

Chemical Property

36.

Is how reactive something is a physical property or a chemical property?

a)

Physical Property

b)

Chemical Property

37.

Is rusting a physical property or a chemical property?

a)

Physical Property

b)

Chemical Property

38.

What is the definition of density? Fill in the blank: Density is ______ per unit volume.

a)

mass

b)

weight

c)

length

d)

temperature

39.

What is the formula for density as shown in the diagram? Fill in the blank: Density = m / ___?

a)

v

b)

m

c)

d

d)

g

40.

How does the density of gases and liquids change with temperature?

a)

It stays the same

b)

It varies with temperature

c)

It increases with temperature

d)

It decreases with temperature

41.

Which of the following are the three main states of matter shown in the diagram?

a)

Solid, Liquid, Gas

b)

Water, Ice, Steam

c)

Metal, Plastic, Wood

d)

Earth, Wind, Fire

42.

Fill in the blank: All states of matter can change from one form to another with changes in _______ and pressure.

a)

temperature

b)

volume

c)

mass

d)

density

43.

Refer to the diagram showing the changes of state of matter. What is the process called when a solid changes directly into a gas?

a)

Melting

b)

Sublimation

c)

Condensation

d)

Deposition

44.

What is the process called when a gas changes directly into a solid?

a)

Deposition

b)

Fusion

c)

Condensation

d)

Melting

45.

Refer to the diagram showing the changes of state of matter. The process of changing from a liquid to a gas is called ________.

a)

Vaporization/Boiling

b)

Condensation

c)

Melting

d)

Freezing

46.

Refer to the diagram showing the changes of state of matter. The process of changing from a gas to a liquid is called ________.

a)

Condensation

b)

Evaporation

c)

Sublimation

d)

Melting

47.

Refer to the diagram showing the changes of state of matter. Which process requires the addition of heat?

a)

Melting

b)

Vaporization/Boiling

c)

Sublimation

d)

All of the above

48.

According to Newton's 2nd Law of Motion, the acceleration of an object is equal to the net force on an object divided by the _______ of the object.

a)

mass

b)

speed

c)

volume

d)

temperature

49.

Which of the following is the correct formula for acceleration according to Newton's 2nd Law of Motion?

a)

A) a = F + m

b)

B) a = F / m

c)

C) a = m / F

d)

D) a = F - m

50.

The more force applied to an object, the faster it will accelerate.

a)

True

b)

False

51.

True or False: The more mass an object has, the less force you need to accelerate it.

a)

True

b)

False

52.

According to Newton's First Law of Motion, what happens to an object at rest?

a)

It starts moving on its own

b)

It stays at rest unless acted upon by an outside force

c)

It changes direction

d)

It speeds up automatically

53.

Newton's First Law of Motion is also known as the _________.

a)

Law of Inertia

b)

Law of Acceleration

c)

Law of Gravitation

d)

Law of Action-Reaction

54.

The diagram shows a person pushing a ball. According to Newton's First Law of Motion, what will happen to the ball after it is pushed?

a)

It will keep moving in the same direction at the same speed unless acted upon by another force

b)

It will stop immediately

c)

It will move in circles

d)

It will bounce up and down

55.

Newton's First Law of Motion states that an object in motion will stay in motion with the same speed and direction unless acted upon by an outside force.

a)

True

b)

False

56.

What is one of the features of metals? Fill in the blank: Metals can conduct ______ & electricity.

a)

heat

b)

wood

c)

plastic

d)

paper

57.

Which of the following is a feature of metals?

a)

They are dull

b)

They have luster

c)

They have low densities

d)

They make up a minority of the periodic table

58.

Fill in the blank: Metals have ______ densities.

a)

high

b)

low

c)

average

d)

variable

59.

Fill in the blank: Metals make up the majority of the ______ ______.

a)

periodic table

b)

solar system

c)

human body

d)

atmosphere

60.

What happens to the atoms of metals in terms of their electrons? Fill in the blank: Atoms of metals lose electrons from their ______ shells.

a)

outer

b)

inner

c)

core

d)

valence

61.

What is an alloy?

a)

A pure metal

b)

A mixture of two or more metals

c)

A type of nonmetal

d)

A type of gas

62.

What type of materials are crystals?

a)

Polycrystalline materials

b)

Amorphous materials

c)

Liquid materials

d)

Gaseous materials

63.

What do atoms in crystals form?

a)

A crystal lattice, also known as a repeating pattern.

b)

A random arrangement of atoms.

c)

A liquid structure.

d)

A single large atom.

64.

Which of the following is NOT an example of a polymer?

a)

Rubber

b)

Nylon

c)

PVC

d)

Glass

65.

Polymers include naturally occurring synthetic materials.

a)

True

b)

False

66.

Polymers are large molecules connected by ______ chemical bonds.

a)

covalent

b)

ionic

c)

hydrogen

d)

metallic

67.

Thermoplastic polymers can be:

a)

Melted and reformed to be used again

b)

Changed chemically and cannot be melted or reformed

68.

Thermoset polymers:

a)

Can be melted and reformed

b)

Change chemically and cannot be melted or reformed

69.

What is the charge of the nucleus in an atom?

a)

Positive (+)

b)

Negative (-)

c)

Neutral (0)

d)

Depends on the atom

70.

Where is the proton located in an atom?

a)

Center

b)

Outer shell

c)

Electron cloud

d)

Outside the atom

71.

What is the charge of a neutron?

a)

Neutral (0)

b)

Positive (+1)

c)

Negative (-1)

d)

Positive (+2)

72.

Where is the electron located in an atom?

a)

Outside

b)

Inside the nucleus

c)

In the proton

d)

In the neutron

73.

Which direction do periods run on the periodic table?

a)

Vertically

b)

Horizontally

c)

Diagonally

d)

In a circle

74.

What do the numbers at the top of each column in the periodic table represent?

a)

Periods

b)

Groups/Families

c)

Atomic Mass

d)

Atomic Size

75.

The atomic number of Sodium (Na) is ___

a)

11

b)

12

c)

10

d)

15

76.

Which of the following is true about atomic size as you move down a group/family in the periodic table?

a)

It increases

b)

It decreases

c)

It stays the same

d)

It fluctuates randomly

77.

What is the atomic mass of Carbon (C)?

a)

12.01

b)

14.01

c)

16.00

d)

10.81

78.

Which side of the Periodic Table are metals located on?

a)

Left side

b)

Right side

c)

Middle

d)

Bottom

79.

Metals tend to ______ electrons.

a)

Lose

b)

Gain

c)

Share

d)

Attract

80.

Which group of metals is the most reactive?

a)

Group 1

b)

Group 2

c)

Group 17

d)

Group 18

81.

Metalloids have properties of both ______ and ______.

a)

metals, nonmetals

b)

solids, liquids

c)

gases, liquids

d)

metals, gases

82.

What is the main function of metalloids on the Periodic Table?

a)

A) Separate the metals and non-metals

b)

B) Gain electrons

c)

C) Lose electrons

d)

D) Are the most reactive

83.

On which side of the Periodic Table are non-metals found?

a)

Left side

b)

Right side

c)

Middle

d)

Bottom

84.

Non-metals tend to ______ electrons.

a)

Gain

b)

Lose

c)

Share

d)

Donate

85.

What are valence electrons? Fill in the blank: Valence electrons are the electrons in the ________ that are involved in bonding.

a)

outermost orbital

b)

innermost shell

c)

nucleus

d)

core region

86.

Valence electrons are involved in which of the following?

a)

A) Bonding

b)

B) Melting

c)

C) Freezing

d)

D) Evaporation

87.

How do you determine the number of valence electrons an element has using the periodic table? Fill in the blank: The number of valence electrons is equal to the ________ number (e.g., 1A, 7A).

a)

group

b)

period

c)

atomic

d)

mass

88.

Chemical properties are influenced by which of the following?

a)

Atomic mass

b)

Valence electrons

c)

Number of protons

d)

Number of neutrons

89.

Elements that have the same valence electrons are in the same group on the periodic table and have similar ________ properties.

a)

chemical

b)

physical

c)

atomic

d)

magnetic

90.

According to the periodic table diagram, which group is labeled as 1A?

a)

A) H, Li, Na, K, Rb, Cs, Fr

b)

B) He, Ne, Ar, Kr, Xe, Rn

c)

C) O, S, Se, Te, Po

d)

D) B, Al, Ga, In, Tl

91.

According to the periodic table diagram, which group is labeled as 8A?

a)

A) H, Li, Na, K, Rb, Cs, Fr

b)

B) He, Ne, Ar, Kr, Xe, Rn

c)

C) O, S, Se, Te, Po

d)

D) B, Al, Ga, In, Tl

92.

Fill in the blank: Any change to the ________ properties of matter (size, shape, state of matter) is a physical change.

a)

physical

b)

chemical

c)

atomic

d)

magnetic

93.

Fill in the blank: In a physical change, no ________ chemical substance is formed.

a)

new

b)

old

c)

visible

d)

large

94.

Which of the following is an example of a physical change?

a)

A) Boiling Water

b)

B) Burning Wood

c)

C) Rusting Iron

d)

D) Baking a Cake

95.

Which of the following is an example of a physical change?

a)

Dissolving sugar in water

b)

Cooking an Egg

c)

Digesting Food

d)

Lighting a Match