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WorksheetsQuiz Bowl: Force
Total questions: 149
Worksheet time: 1hrs 15mins
What is force?
A type of matter
A push or pull
A kind of energy only
A kind of mass
Which of these is an example of force?
Sitting still
Pushing a door
Watching TV
Sleeping
The SI unit of force is:
Gram
Joule
Newton
Watt
Who discovered the laws of motion?
Albert Einstein
Galileo Galilei
Isaac Newton
Thomas Edison
Which type of force pulls objects toward Earth?
Friction
Gravity
Magnetism
Tension
Which of these is a contact force?
Friction
Gravity
Magnetism
Electricity
Which of these is a non-contact force?
Friction
Push
Gravity
Pulling a rope
Which force slows down moving objects?
Gravity
Friction
Tension
Push
What tool measures force?
Thermometer
Ruler
Spring balance
Stopwatch
Which type of friction is experienced when a ball rolls?
Static
Rolling
Sliding
Fluid
Which type of friction prevents an object from starting to move?
Static friction
Rolling friction
Sliding friction
Fluid friction
Which type of friction acts on swimmers in water?
Sliding
Rolling
Fluid
Static
What causes objects to fall to the ground?
Magnetism
Friction
Gravity
Elastic force
Which direction does friction act in?
Same as motion
Opposite to motion
Upward
Downward
A magnet attracts:
Paper
Plastic
Iron
Wood
Pushing a swing makes it move. What force is applied?
Gravity
Push
Friction
Magnetism
Pulling a rope is an example of:
Gravity
Push
Pull
Friction
What happens when balanced forces act on an object?
It always moves
It stops completely
No change in motion
It accelerates
What happens when unbalanced forces act on an object?
No movement
Change in motion
Nothing
Balanced position
Which of these is caused by gravity?
Balloon floating
Book falling
Ice sliding
Magnet attracting
Which force is used to tie a rope tightly?
Friction
Tension
Gravity
Magnetic
When you rub your hands together, which force produces heat?
Tension
Gravity
Friction
Magnetic
Which law states that objects stay at rest or in motion unless a force acts on them?
Newton's First Law
Newton's Second Law
Newton's Third Law
Law of Gravity
Newton's Second Law relates force to:
Mass and velocity
Mass and acceleration
Time and distance
Pressure and area
Newton's Third Law states:
What goes up must come down
For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction
Force equals mass times acceleration
Gravity pulls all objects to Earth
Kicking a football is an example of which law?
First
Second
Third
Gravity
Which simple machine reduces the force needed to lift objects?
Lever
Magnet
Pulley
Both A and C
Which force keeps planets orbiting the sun?
Friction
Gravity
Magnetism
Tension
Which force makes brakes work in cars?
Tension
Friction
Gravity
Magnetic
When a balloon is released, air rushing out makes it fly. This shows:
Newton's First Law
Newton's Second Law
Newton's Third Law
Law of Gravity
What is inertia?
Force of gravity
Resistance to change in motion
Energy of movement
Frictional force
Which has greater inertia?
A ball
A truck
A book
A toy
Which type of force is used by magnets?
Push only
Pull only
Magnetic force
Gravity
What keeps us from slipping when walking?
Gravity
Friction
Tension
Inertia
Which is a force of attraction between all objects?
Friction
Gravity
Magnetism
Tension
Which force works against motion in air?
Air resistance
Friction
Tension
Gravity
Which surface has the most friction?
Ice
Oiled wood
Sandpaper
Glass
Which surface has the least friction?
Carpet
Ice
Concrete
Rubber
Why is it easier to push a chair with wheels?
Less rolling friction
More sliding friction
No force needed
More tension
Which law explains why seatbelts are needed in cars?
First Law
Second Law
Third Law
Gravity Law
Which force keeps the moon orbiting Earth?
Magnetism
Gravity
Tension
Friction
What happens to force if mass increases but acceleration stays the same?
Force decreases
Force increases
Force stays the same
Force disappears
Which is a force applied when stretching a rubber band?
Tension
Gravity
Friction
Inertia
Which force is used when pedaling a bicycle?
Gravity
Push
Friction
Magnetic
What force is used when lifting a book?
Gravity
Pull
Friction
Magnetic
Which type of energy is created by force moving an object?
Potential energy
Kinetic energy
Heat energy
Chemical energy
Which of these reduces friction?
Oil
Sandpaper
Carpet
Rubber
Which is stronger: static or sliding friction?
Static friction
Sliding friction
They are equal
Neither
Which force causes tides in the ocean?
Earth's rotation
Wind
Moon's gravity
Sunlight
What happens when you stop pedaling a bicycle?
It speeds up
It keeps moving forever
It slows down due to friction and air resistance
It moves upward
has a mass of 2 kg and accelerates at 3 m/s², the force is:
2 N
5 N
6 N
10 N
What is the unit of mass in the force equation?
Joule
Kilogram
Newton
Watt
What is the unit of acceleration in SI?
m/s
m/s²
kg/s
N/s
A book at rest on a table is an example of:
Balanced forces
Unbalanced forces
Non-contact force
Friction
Pushing a ball and making it roll shows:
Newton's First Law
Newton's Second Law
Newton's Third Law
Gravity
Seatbelts are important because of which law?
First Law of Motion
Second Law of Motion
Third Law of Motion
Law of Gravity
Which type of force resists sliding motion between two surfaces?
Rolling friction
Static friction
Sliding friction
Fluid friction
Which type of friction is usually the strongest?
Rolling
Static
Sliding
Fluid
Which type of friction is the weakest?
Sliding
Rolling
Static
Fluid
What force pulls objects toward the center of Earth?
Friction
Magnetism
Gravity
Tension
Which law explains rocket launching into space?
Newton's First Law
Newton's Second Law
Newton's Third Law
Law of Gravity
Which is an example of a non-contact force?
Friction
Push
Pulling a cart
Magnetism
The force that keeps the moon in orbit around Earth is:
Friction
Gravity
Magnetism
Inertia
The upward force of air on a falling object is called:
Friction
Lift
Air resistance
Tension
Which surface has the least friction?
Carpet
Ice
Wood
Concrete
Which force allows us to walk without slipping?
Gravity
Friction
Magnetism
Tension
Which instrument is used to measure force?
Spring balance
Thermometer
Stopwatch
Ruler
A parachute slows down a skydiver due to:
Static friction
Gravity
Air resistance
Magnetism
Which type of simple machine reduces force needed to lift objects?
Screw
Pulley
Inclined plane
Both B and C
The resistance of air on a moving car is:
Friction
Rolling friction
Sliding friction
Fluid friction
A stretched rubber band stores which type of energy?
Kinetic
Elastic potential
Chemical
Heat
A pendulum stops swinging eventually because of:
Gravity
Inertia
Friction and air resistance
Magnetism
A force that acts at a distance is called:
Contact force
Non-contact force
Friction
Balanced force
What force keeps cars moving in a circle on a racetrack?
Centripetal force
Gravity
Friction
Magnetism
Which of the following is an example of centripetal force?
A car going straight
A stone tied to a string in circular motion
A falling apple
A magnet attracting iron
Why is it harder to push a heavy box than a light one?
More acceleration
More friction
More mass means more force required
Less inertia
Which law of motion explains why a soccer ball keeps rolling until friction stops it?
First Law
Second Law
Third Law
Law of Gravity
Which has more friction: sandpaper or smooth glass?
Sandpaper
Glass
Equal friction
Neither
The force in a stretched rope is called:
Gravity
Friction
Tension
Compression
Which force acts upward when a bird flies?
Gravity
Lift
Friction
Inertia
Which law is demonstrated when a balloon moves forward as air rushes out?
First
Second
Third
Gravity
Why does a rolling ball eventually stop?
It loses mass
Friction and air resistance
Gravity disappears
Inertia stops
Which force makes bicycles stop when brakes are applied?
Gravity
Friction
Tension
Magnetism
What is weight?
Mass × velocity
Mass × gravity
Mass × acceleration
Mass × time
Which changes both the speed and direction of objects?
Balanced forces
Unbalanced forces
Static friction
Elastic force
What is the standard value of gravity on Earth?
9.8 m/s²
10 N
100 m/s²
8.9 m/s²
Which is an example of Newton's First Law?
A book stays at rest until pushed
A rocket launching
A car accelerating
A balloon flying away
Which is an example of Newton's Second Law?
A heavier ball needs more force to move than a lighter one
A balloon flying when air escapes
A person wearing a seatbelt
Planets orbiting the sun
Which is an example of Newton's Third Law?
Kicking a ball and it moves
Book resting on a table
Car slowing due to friction
A book falling
A rocket launches because gases push down and the rocket moves up. Which law is this?
First
Second
Third
Gravity
A ball dropped from a height falls due to:
Friction
Gravity
Magnetism
Air resistance
What kind of energy does a moving car have because of force applied?
Potential energy
Kinetic energy
Elastic energy
Thermal energy
Which law explains why heavier trucks need more force to stop?
First
Second
Third
Gravity
When forces on an object are equal in size but opposite in direction, they are:
Balanced
Unbalanced
Magnetic
Gravity
Which force makes raindrops fall to Earth?
Friction
Gravity
Magnetism
Tension
Which type of friction helps cars move on roads?
Rolling friction
Static friction
Sliding friction
Fluid friction
Which type of force is used in bow and arrow?
Elastic force
Gravity
Tension
Friction
Which factor increases friction between surfaces?
Smooth surface
Rough surface
Oil
Water
Which factor reduces friction?
Roughness
Adding oil or grease
More weight
Using sandpaper
Which force causes objects to slow down when moving through air?
Gravity
Tension
Air resistance
Friction only
What force keeps a satellite orbiting Earth?
Friction
Gravity
Magnetism
Tension
What is the weight of a 10 kg object on Earth?
9.8 N
10 N
98 N
100 N
Which of Newton's Laws explains why a table pushes up on a book placed on it?
First Law
Second Law
Third Law
Law of Gravity
Why is it easier to push an empty cart than a full one?
More velocity
Less mass, less force needed
More acceleration
More inertia
Which type of force keeps cars on the road when turning?
Centrifugal force
Centripetal force
Tension
Gravity
Which law is shown when you push water backward while swimming and move forward?
First
Second
Third
Law of Gravity
Which is the net force if two people push a box, one with 10 N right and another with 5 N left?
15 N right
5 N right
5 N left
15 N left
If forces on an object are balanced, the object will:
Move faster
Change direction
Stay at rest or keep moving uniformly
Stop immediately
If two equal forces act in opposite directions, the net force is:
Zero
Double the force
Half the force
Greater force
The tendency of an object to resist motion change is called:
Force
Inertia
Momentum
Friction
A 5 kg object accelerates at 4 m/s². What is the force?
9 N
10 N
15 N
20 N
Which factor increases friction?
Smoothness
Roughness
Lubricants
Polishing
Which factor reduces friction?
Oil or grease
Rough surface
More weight
Sandpaper
What type of friction acts on a bicycle moving on the road?
Sliding
Static
Rolling
Fluid
What type of friction slows down a swimmer?
Sliding
Rolling
Static
Fluid
A force that compresses or squeezes objects is called:
Tension
Compression
Friction
Gravity
A stretched rope experiences which type of force?
Tension
Compression
Gravity
Friction
Work is done when:
Force is applied but no movement happens
Force moves an object in the direction of force
Object stays still
Object moves opposite to force
What is the formula for work?
W=F+d
W=F×d
W=F/d
W=m×a
If 20 N force moves an object 2 m, work done is:
10 J
20 J
40 J
50 J
Which type of simple machine is a seesaw?
Pulley
Lever
Wedge
Wheel and axle
Which simple machine is a knife blade?
Screw
Lever
Wedge
Inclined plane
Which simple machine is used in raising a flag?
Pulley
Lever
Screw
Wheel
Which law explains why a heavy object requires more effort to stop?
First
Second
Third
Gravity
Which is the reaction force when you press a wall?
Wall pushes back
Gravity pulls
Friction opposes
Nothing happens
Which is the acceleration of an object in free fall near Earth?
8.9 m/s²
9.8 m/s²
10.8 m/s²
12 m/s²
What is the force on a 1 kg mass in free fall?
1 N
9.8 N
10 N
100 N
Which factor does NOT affect friction?
Roughness of surface
Weight of object
Color of object
Contact surface
Which law explains why astronauts float in space?
Newton's First Law
Newton's Second Law
Newton's Third Law
Law of Gravity
Pressure is defined as:
Force × Area
Force / Area
Mass × Area
Force × Distance
Which surface area gives higher pressure?
Large area
Small area
Equal
None
Why do knives have sharp edges?
To look good
To reduce pressure
To increase pressure
To reduce mass
Why do camels have wide feet?
Decoration
To increase pressure
To reduce pressure
To run faster
Why are pins sharp at the end?
To look shiny
To increase pressure
To reduce pressure
To save material
Which type of force makes objects float in water?
Gravity
Buoyant force
Magnetic force
Tension
Which law explains why a balloon rises when released?
Archimedes' Principle
Pascal's Law
Boyle's Law
Newton's Second Law
Which law states that pressure in an enclosed fluid is transmitted equally in all directions?
Newton's First Law
Pascal's Law
Archimedes' Principle
Boyle's Law
Which device works on Pascal's Law?
Pulley
Hydraulic press
Lever
Screw
Which principle explains floating ships?
Boyle's Law
Pascal's Law
Archimedes' Principle
Newton's Third Law
Which type of energy is gained by raising an object higher?
Kinetic
Potential
Heat
Sound
Which type of energy is due to motion caused by force?
Potential
Kinetic
Elastic
Chemical
Work is measured in:
Newtons
Joules
Watts
Meters
Power is defined as:
Work × Time
Work / Time
Force × Mass
Force × Distance
Power is measured in:
Joules
Newtons
Watts
Meters
Which is an example of work being done?
Holding a bag without moving
Pushing a chair across the floor
Sitting still
Standing still
Which simple machine is a staircase?
Lever
Inclined plane
Pulley
Wedge
Which simple machine is a screwdriver?
Lever
Screw
Pulley
Wedge
Which simple machine is a door knob?
Pulley
Wheel and axle
Lever
Screw
Which law explains why guns recoil when fired?
Newton's First Law
Newton's Second Law
Newton's Third Law
Law of Gravity
