WorksheetsInvestigating Forces
Total questions: 47
Worksheet time: 4hrs 15mins
A push or pull that causes an object to move, stop, or change direction
Force
Friction
Gravity
Magnetism
A force that resists the motion of two surfaces sliding across one another
Force
Friction
Gravity
Magnetism
The force that causes objects with mass to attract each other
Force
Friction
Gravity
Magnetism
Pushing or pulling force produced by a magnet
Force
Friction
Gravity
Magnetism
Anything that is visible or able to be touched
Object
Pattern
Gravity
Distance
A design or sequence that is repeated
Object
Pattern
Gravity
Distance
How far from one point to another point
Object
Pattern
Gravity
Distance
What happens when you PUSH a ball?
It moves away
It moves closer
What does friction cause?
It makes things speed up.
It makes things slow down or stop.
It make things fall to the ground.
Gravity is based on an object's
mass
size
roundness
brightness
Gravity pulls us
toward the left
toward the right
toward the ground
toward the sky
Gravity pushes objects towards each other.
True
False
Gravity is a force that pulls objects toward the Earth. True or false.
False
True
Which of the following is NOT affected by gravity?
A falling apple
A floating boat
A flying bird
A stationary rock
What force is acting on the cat at the end?
Gravity
Friction
Momentum
Suzie loves to ice skate fast. There is very little friction between her ice skates and the ice. Is this an advantage or a disadvantage?
Advantage
Disadvantage
A
B
C
Which boy will be able to go furthest?
HINT: Friction will slow one boy down.
Boy A
Boy B
They will both go the same distance.
What type of force do you see in this video?
push
pull
A student wants to design an investigation to test the effect of friction on an object. What materials might be needed to conduct this investigation?
Sandpaper, toy car, ramp
Magnet, paper clips, string
Water, sponge, soap
Balloon, straw, tape
A student wanted to see how his toy car would roll on different types of flooring. She decided to roll the car on a tile floor, a wood floor, and a carpeted floor. Her investigation was designed to test the effects of which of the following forces?
Gravity
Gravity and magnetism
Magnetism and friction
Friction
A student wants to see how the size of an iron ball is affected by gravity. Which of the following would have to remain the same for the investigation to be successful?
Mass and volume
Material used and shape of object
Mass and shape of object
Volume and material used
In a science classroom, the students performed an investigation, which included the procedural steps listed. What type of force could be used to move the iron fillings?
Gravity
Friction
Magnetism
Push/Pull
A teacher attaches pictures to the dry-erase board using adhesive tape during a sorting activity. The next day, one of the pictures was found on the ground. Which force acted upon the picture, causing it to fall?
Friction
Magnetism
Gravity
Evaporation
A worker is constructing playground equipment for the park and dropped a box of nails and bolts. How will a magnet be helpful to the builder?
Gravity will cause the magnet to pick up the nails and bolts.
Friction will cause the magnet to push away the nails and bolts.
The magnet will push the nails and bolts away from it.
The magnet will pull the nails and bolts toward it.
A man is kayaking in a river for a fun day of fishing. How does using the paddle affect the motion of the boat?
Pulling the paddle causes the boat to move in the opposite direction of the pull.
Pulling the paddle causes the boat to move in the same direction of the pull.
Gravity causes the boat to move when the paddle is lowered down into the water.
The friction between the paddle and water cause the boat to move forward.
Which force most likely causes the skateboarder to skate down the half-pipe ramp over and over again?
Magnetism
Gravity
Friction
Pushing
When riding a bicycle, which force most likely causes the bicycle to move forward?
Gravity pulling the bike down to the ground
Magnetism between the wheels and pedals
Pushing the pedals
Pulling the pedals
Which force most likely explains why skates roll differently on surfaces such as wood, cement, rubber, or carpet?
Magnetism
Gravity
Pulling
Friction
Which force most likely helps players score points in a basketball game?
Friction
Pulling
Magnetism
Gravity
Which force keeps the letters, words, and pictures from falling off the refrigerator?
Friction
Magnetism
Gravity
Pulling
A student wants to test the force of magnetism by placing objects on top of a piece of cardboard and then moving them with a magnet placed under the cardboard. Which items will help the student with this investigation?
A paper clip, a thumbtack, and a toothpick
A paper clip, a penny, and iron filings
A piece of foil, iron filings, and a nail
A nail, a paper clip, and a thumbtack
A Scout Troop wanted to test the effects of friction on moving toy cars. Using the same toy car in every trial, they slid it across sand paper, tile, carpet, and grass. Which tools were most likely used in their investigation?
Spring scales and hand lenses
Meter sticks and microscopes
Timing devices and meter sticks
Thermometers and timing devices
