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Force: Push, Pull, or Both?

Total questions: 58

Worksheet time: 30mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Look at the picture and read the description: This girl is adding force by pulling the string to lift the box. Is this an example of push, pull, or both?

a)

Push

b)

Pull

c)

Both

2.

This girl is adding force by pushing the wheel barrel forward. Is this an example of push, pull, or both?

a)

Push

b)

Pull

c)

Both

3.

These kids are adding force by pushing AND pulling the see-saw up and down. Is this an example of push, pull, or both?

a)

Push

b)

Pull

c)

Both

4.

What is the definition of 'force'? Fill in the blank: A force is a ______ or a ______ on an object causing it to move, stop, or change direction.

a)

push, pull

b)

twist, turn

c)

lift, drop

d)

stretch, shrink

5.

Vocabulary: Which of the following best describes a 'force'?

a)

A push or a pull on an object causing it to move, stop, or change direction

b)

A type of energy that heats objects

c)

A measurement of temperature

d)

A way to measure speed

6.

Fill in the blank: ______ is changing the location of an object from one place to another.

a)

motion

b)

energy

c)

force

d)

speed

7.

Fill in the blank: ______ is a force that slows down an object when it rubs against another object.

a)

friction

b)

gravity

c)

magnetism

d)

electricity

8.

Fill in the blank: ______ is the natural force that pulls objects toward the earth.

a)

gravity

b)

friction

c)

magnetism

d)

electricity

9.

Fill in the blank: The definition of 'motion' is ______.

a)

changing the location of an object from one place to another

b)

the color of an object

c)

the weight of an object

d)

the temperature of an object

10.

Fill in the blank: The definition of 'friction' is ______.

a)

a force that slows down an object when it rubs against another object

b)

a type of energy produced by moving objects

c)

the ability of an object to float in water

d)

a force that speeds up an object when it moves

11.

Fill in the blank: The definition of 'gravity' is ______.

a)

the natural force that pulls objects toward the earth

b)

the energy that makes objects float in water

c)

the process by which plants make food

d)

the force that causes objects to move upward

12.

What is the term for the following definition: an object's resistance to any change in motion?

a)

inertia

b)

velocity

c)

force

d)

acceleration

13.

What is the term for the following definition: the speed and direction of an object?

a)

velocity

b)

acceleration

c)

momentum

d)

force

14.

What is the term for the following definition: the change of speed and direction over time?

a)

acceleration

b)

velocity

c)

force

d)

momentum

15.

Fill in the blank: ________ is an object that is made up of two or more simple machines.

a)

compound machine

b)

lever

c)

pulley

d)

wedge

16.

Fill in the blank: ________ is stored-up energy waiting to be released.

a)

potential energy

b)

kinetic energy

c)

thermal energy

d)

sound energy

17.

Fill in the blank: ________ is an object made up of few parts that helps people use force with less effort.

a)

simple machine

b)

complex machine

c)

vehicle

d)

tool

18.

Fill in the blank: ________ is the energy an object gains when 'work' is placed on it.

a)

mechanical energy

b)

thermal energy

c)

chemical energy

d)

electrical energy

19.

Fill in the blank: ________ is energy in motion.

a)

kinetic energy

b)

potential energy

c)

thermal energy

d)

chemical energy

20.

Newton's First Law of Motion is also known as the Law of Inertia. What does it state?

a)

A) Objects need force to move or stay still.

b)

B) Objects move without any force.

c)

C) Objects always stay in motion.

d)

D) Objects change direction without force.

21.

Fill in the blank: The Second Law of Motion is also known as the Law of _________. Forces can slow down, speed up, or change the direction of an object.

a)

Acceleration

b)

Inertia

c)

Gravity

d)

Momentum

22.

Which law states: If one force acts on an object, an opposite force will push back?

a)

First Law

b)

Second Law

c)

Third Law

d)

Law of Gravity

23.

Which hill will the soccer ball travel farther from?

a)

Hill 1

b)

Hill 2

24.

Which object will gravity pull with more force?

a)

Bowling ball

b)

Tennis ball

25.

Fill in the blank: The ______ of a surface affects how much friction there will be.

a)

texture

b)

color

c)

size

d)

temperature

26.

What is Gravity? Fill in the blank: Gravity is the force that ______ objects toward the center of the Earth.

a)

pulls

b)

pushes

c)

stops

d)

throws

27.

What is Friction? Fill in the blank: Friction is the force that ______ the motion of two surfaces that are touching.

a)

opposes

b)

supports

c)

accelerates

d)

ignores

28.

What is Potential Energy? Fill in the blank: Potential energy is the energy that is ______ in an object due to its position or condition.

a)

stored

b)

lost

c)

created

d)

used

29.

What is Kinetic Energy? Fill in the blank: Kinetic energy is the energy of an object due to its ______.

a)

motion

b)

shape

c)

color

d)

temperature

30.

Look at the picture of the runner getting ready to race. What type of energy is he showing?

a)

Kinetic energy

b)

Potential energy

c)

Thermal energy

d)

Electrical energy

31.

Look at the picture of the runner in motion. What type of energy is she showing?

a)

Kinetic energy

b)

Potential energy

c)

Thermal energy

d)

Electrical energy

32.

Which simple machine is an object with at least one slanting side, ending in a sharp edge enabling it to cut material apart?

a)

Wedge

b)

Lever

c)

Pulley

d)

Wheel and Axle

33.

Which simple machine is an inclined plane wrapped around a pole, which holds things together or lifts materials?

a)

Screw

b)

Lever

c)

Pulley

d)

Wheel and Axle

34.

Which simple machine is a stiff bar that rests on a support called a fulcrum which lifts or moves loads?

a)

Lever

b)

Pulley

c)

Wheel and Axle

d)

Inclined Plane

35.

Which simple machine uses grooved wheels and a rope to raise, lower, or move a load?

a)

Pulley

b)

Lever

c)

Inclined Plane

d)

Screw

36.

Fill in the blank: An inclined plane is a _______ surface connecting a lower level to a higher level.

a)

slanting

b)

flat

c)

curved

d)

rough

37.

Fill in the blank: A wheel and axle is a wheel with a rod, or _______, through its center used to lift or move loads.

a)

axle

b)

lever

c)

pulley

d)

spring

38.

What is the definition of force? Fill in the blank: Force is a ______ or a ______ on an object causing it to move, stop, or change direction.

a)

push, pull

b)

twist, turn

c)

lift, drop

d)

stretch, shrink

39.

What is the definition of motion? Fill in the blank: Motion is changing the ______ of an object from one place to another.

a)

location

b)

color

c)

size

d)

temperature

40.

What is the definition of friction? Fill in the blank: Friction is a force that ______ down an object when it rubs against another object.

a)

slows

b)

speeds

c)

lifts

d)

pushes

41.

What is the definition of gravity? Fill in the blank: Gravity is the natural force that ______ objects toward the earth.

a)

pulls

b)

pushes

c)

throws

d)

lifts

42.

Which of the following is an example of a push, pull, or both? This girl is adding force by pulling the string to lift the box.

a)

Push

b)

Pull

c)

Both

43.

Which of the following is an example of a push, pull, or both? This girl is adding force by pushing the wheel barrel forward.

a)

Push

b)

Pull

c)

Both

44.

Which of the following is an example of a push, pull, or both? These kids are adding force by pushing AND pulling the seesaw up and down.

a)

Push

b)

Pull

c)

Both

45.

Gravity will pull the soccer ball until ONE force is STRONGER because it is pulled off the ground.

a)

True

b)

False

46.

The texture of a surface affects how much friction there will be.

a)

True

b)

False

47.

Gravity vs. Friction: The heavier the object, the greater the gravity.

a)

True

b)

False

48.

What is a wedge? Fill in the blank: A wedge is an object with at least one ______ surface ending in a sharp edge, which cuts material apart.

a)

slanting

b)

flat

c)

curved

d)

rough

49.

What is a screw? Fill in the blank: A screw is an inclined plane wrapped around a ______ which holds things together or lifts materials.

a)

pole

b)

wheel

c)

lever

d)

block

50.

What is a lever? Fill in the blank: A lever is a stiff bar that rests on a support called a ______ which lifts or moves loads.

a)

fulcrum

b)

pivot

c)

spring

d)

axle

51.

What is a pulley? Fill in the blank: A pulley uses grooved wheels and a rope to ______, lower, or move a load.

a)

raise

b)

push

c)

break

d)

rotate

52.

What is an inclined plane? Fill in the blank: An inclined plane is a slanting surface connecting a lower level to a ______ level.

a)

higher

b)

lower

c)

side

d)

middle

53.

What is a wheel and axle? Fill in the blank: A wheel and axle is a wheel with a rod, called an ______, through its center used to lift or move loads.

a)

axle

b)

lever

c)

pulley

d)

spring

54.

Newton's First Law is also called the Law of ______.

a)

Inertia

b)

Acceleration

c)

Action and Reaction

55.

Newton's Second Law is also called the Law of ______.

a)

Inertia

b)

Acceleration

c)

Action and Reaction

56.

Newton's Third Law is also called the Law of ______.

a)

Inertia

b)

Acceleration

c)

Action and Reaction

57.

What force is acting on the cat at the end?

a)

Gravity

b)

Friction

c)

Momentum

58.

Which force is shown in this picture?

a)

push

b)

pull

c)

gravity

d)

friction