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Total questions: 75

Worksheet time: 1hrs 14mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A contact force is from

a)

touching objects

b)

far apart objects

c)

not touching object

d)

always a pull

2.

A non-contact force is between

a)

two objects that aren't touching

b)

two objects that are touching

c)

the ground and wheels

d)

you and me

3.

The three examples pictured are of

a)

Non-contact Forces

b)

Contact Forces

4.

The force between the phone and the mount is a

a)

contact force

b)

non-contact force

5.

The force between the two people through the rope is

a)

Contact Pull

b)

Non-contact Pull

c)

Contact Push

d)

Non-contact Push

6.

Gravity is a

a)

Contact Force

b)

Myth

c)

Non-contact Force

7.

Friction is a

a)

Contact Force

b)

Myth

c)

Non-contact Force

8.

A contact force is from

a)

objects physically touching

b)

far apart objects

c)

not touching object

d)

always a pull

9.

A non-contact force is between

a)

two objects that aren't touching

b)

two objects that are touching

c)

the ground and wheels

d)

you and me

10.

The three examples pictured are of

a)

Non-contact Forces

b)

Contact Forces

11.

The force between the phone and the mount is a

a)

contact force

b)

non-contact force

12.

The force between the two people through the rope is

a)

Contact Pull

b)

Non-contact Pull

c)

Contact Push

d)

Non-contact Push

13.

Gravity is a

a)

Contact Force

b)

Myth

c)

Non-contact Force

14.

Friction is a

a)

Contact Force

b)

Myth

c)

Non-contact Force

15.

Magnetic Force is an example of ____________ force.

a)

contact

b)

non-contact

c)

balanced

d)

unbalanced

16.

______________ is a force that always acts in the direction opposite of motion.

a)

applied

b)

friction

c)

gravity

d)

normal

17.

Applied force is an example of a _________________ force.

a)

contact

b)

non-contact

c)

balanced

d)

unbalanced

18.

You are pulled to the surface of the earth due to the force of _________________

a)

gravity

b)

friction

c)

normal force

d)

contact force

19.

The force that resists sliding between two touching objects is called _____________________

a)

normal force

b)

contact force

c)

non-contact force

d)

friction

20.

An icy road has less __________ than a dry road.

a)

friction

b)

gravity

c)

magnetism

d)

water

21.

Which is an example of a non-contact force?

a)

elastic force

b)

normal force

c)

applied force

d)

electric force

22.

10. A ball rolls down from the top of a grassy hill, reaches the bottom of the hill, continues to roll, and then starts to slow down and comes to a stop. What forces caused this ball's motion?

a)

Frictional force caused the ball to roll down the hill, but air resistance caused the ball to slow down and stop.

b)

Magnetic force caused the ball to roll down the hill, but gravity caused the ball to slow down and stop.

c)

The force of the hill caused the ball to roll down it, but gravity caused the ball to slow down and stop.

d)

Gravity caused the ball to roll down the hill, but frictional force caused the ball to slow down and stop.

23.
What is gravity?
a)
A force
b)
Energy
c)
A push
d)
All of them
24.
Who is the scientist that studied gravity a long time ago? (He apparently got an apple falling on his head)
a)
Albert Einstein
b)
Isaac Newton
c)
Charles Darwin
d)
Stephen hawkins
25.

What keeps the planets in orbit around the sun?

a)

gravity

b)

friction

c)

density

d)

distance

26.
The rougher the surface, the faster an object will travel over the surface.
a)
True
b)
False
27.
What is buoyant force?
a)
An upward force exerted by fluids on an object.
b)
An downward force exerted by fluids on an object.
28.

Life jackets help people (and dogs) stay buoyant in water.

a)

False

b)

True

29.

If the switch is OPEN, the circuit is:

a)

Open, the bulb will not light up

b)

Closed, the bulb will light up

30.

If the circuit is closed, the bulb will light up.

a)

True

b)

False

31.

This image shows an open circuit

a)

True

b)

False

32.

Is this a battery or cell

a)

Cell

b)

Battery

c)

Both Cell and battery are the same thing.

33.

is there a gup is this circuit

a)

yes

b)

no

34.

Is this circuit ganna light up

a)

yes, its ganna light up

b)

no, its not ganna light up

35.

If you add a conductor to the circuit will it light up

a)

yes, because metal can conduct electricity

b)

no, because metal can't conduct electricity

36.

What makes up an electric circuit?

a)

Bulb and battery

b)

Bulb, battery and switch

c)

Bulb, battery and wire

37.

Why is a battery important in an electrical circuit?

a)

As a source of energy.

b)

As a path for electricity to flow through.

c)

As a connector to connect all parts of a circuit.

38.

Why must parts of a circuit be properly connected before the bulb can light up?

a)

To ensure that the bulb can light up.

b)

To ensure that the battery can produce light in a closed circuit.

c)

To ensure that electric current can flow through the closed circuit.

39.

Look at the diagram. Why did the bulb not light up?

a)

The bulb was fused.

b)

The battery had not enough electric current to light up the bulb.

c)

The switch was opened and prevented electric current from flowing through the circuit.

40.

The diagram shows a complete circuit but the bulb did not light up. Why?

a)

The plastic spoon is an insulator of electricity and prevented electric current from flowing through the circuit.

b)

The plastic spoon is not connected properly and prevented electric current from flowing through the circuit.

c)

The plastic spoon is a conductor of electricity and prevented electric current from flowing through the circuit.

41.
An object through which electrons can easily flow is called a(n) ___________.
a)
Conductor
b)
Insulator
42.
If the electric circuit is OPEN, the switch is ____.
a)
ON
b)
OFF
43.

Which of the following materials is an electrical conductor?

a)

Silver spoon

b)

Silver-colored plastic spoon

c)

cooper spoon

d)

wooden spoon

44.

the filament in a bulb is made of

a)

TUNGSTEN

b)

COPPER

c)

TIN

d)

STEEL

45.

IDENTIFY THE PICTURE

a)

ELECTRIC BULB

b)

GLASS BULB

c)

CFL

d)

FUSED BULB

46.
What is an electromagnet?
a)
a temporary magnet made from current carrying wire around a magnetic metal core.
b)
a permanent magnet with a north and south pole
47.
This is a picture of a simple electromagnet. How can the electromagnet be made stronger?
a)
Add more coils of wire to the nail.
b)
Use a smaller battery.
c)
Reverse the poles of the magnet.
d)
Remove all the coils and the nail.
48.
Which of the following is NOT part of an electromagnet?
a)
Wire
b)
Iron
c)
Toothpick
d)
Power source
49.
How are electromagnets different from magnets?
a)
magnets can be turned on/off
b)
you can turn an electromagnet on/off
c)
magnets are more powerful
d)
magnets have a North and South pole
50.
Surrounding every magnet is a __________  __________.
a)
magnetic field
b)
electrical current
c)
another magnet
51.
While electric current is flowing through a wire, what surrounds the wire?
a)
a magnetic field
b)
a glowing light
c)
neutrons
d)
protons
52.
What would increase the strength of an electromagnet?
a)
Increasing the amount of current flowing through the wire.
b)
Inserting a wooden core inside the coil
c)
Changing the direction of the current
d)
Decreasing the number of coils of wire
53.
  You can make an electromagnet stronger by: having a __________________ current in the wire
a)
smaller
b)
larger
c)
greener
d)
water
54.
The strength of the magnetic field of a electromagnet can be increased by
a)
Decreasing the number of coils.
b)
Increasing the number of coils
c)
Decreasing the current
d)
Increasing the resistance
55.
What is the metal center of an electromagnet called?
a)
The current
b)
The wire
c)
The coil
d)
The ferromagnetic core
56.

A flowing electric current creates a magnetic field.

a)

True

b)

False

57.

Opposites ________________, likes _______________. 

a)

attract, repel

b)

repel, attract

58.

An electromagnet can be created by wrapping a wire around a nail and attaching two ends of the wire to a battery. What happens in an electromagnet?

a)

Electrical energy transforms into mechanical energy.

b)

Electrical energy produces a magnetic field.

c)

Mechanical energy transforms into electrical energy.

59.

When you add more coils to an electromagnet, what happens to its strength?

a)

It stays the same

b)

It decreases

c)

It increases

60.

Many everyday objects rely on electromagnets to work. 

a)

True

b)

False

61.

Electromagnets =

a)

Magnetic field only

b)

Electricity + magnet

c)

Electric Current only

62.

Looking at the electromagnet pictured, will it pick up paper clips in its current state?

a)

No, the circuit is currently open so there will be no magnetic field.

b)

Yes, the circuit is closed so electric current will create a magnetic field.

c)

No, a nail is not considered a magnet.

d)

Yes, the nail has magnetic properties on its own.

63.

Which statement BEST explains how energy changes to make the fan spin?

a)

Electrical energy changes to heat energy.

b)

Wind energy changes to electrical energy.

c)

Heat energy changes to mechanical energy.

d)

Electrical energy changes to mechanical energy.

64.

Which of the following is a device that converts electrical energy into mechanical energy?

a)

simple electric motor

b)

generator

c)

magnet

65.

Which of the following is a device that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy?

a)

simple electric motor

b)

generator

c)

magnet

66.

From this picture of a wire, what would be considered the insulator?

a)

The black material surrounding the wire

b)

The wire itself

67.

A _________ controls the flow of electrons by opening a closed circuit.

a)

Wire

b)

Battery

c)

Switch

68.

What are the basic components of a circuit?

a)

Battery, wire, energy user (lightbulb)

b)

Energy source, conductor, transformer

c)

A loop that the electricity can flow through continuously

d)

All options are correct

69.

Which material is best to make a wire for use in a circuit?

a)

Copper

b)

Rubber

c)

Wool

70.

A magnetic __________ applies a push or pull without actually touching anything.

a)

Field

b)

Force

c)

Atom

71.

What is the main difference between an electromagnet and a regular magnet?

a)

You can turn an electromagnet on and off. A regular magnet can't be turned off.

b)

Electromagnets cause like sides to attract to eachother.

c)

A regular magnet is always going to be stronger than an electromagnet.

72.

Which electromagnet will pick up LESS paper clips?

a)

A

b)

B

73.

Look at the picture: Which two magnets are attracting each other?

a)

Magnets 1 and 3

b)

Magnets 2 and 4

c)

Magnets 1 and 4

74.

Will this circuit work in its current state?

a)

Yes, this circuit has all the necessary parts.

b)

No, this circuit is currently considered "open" so electricity will not flow continuously.

c)

Yes, this circuit will allow for electricity to flow continously throughout.

d)

No, this circuit is missing a necessary part.

75.

Which types of energy are made when the switch is closed?

a)

thermal and light

b)

sound and thermal

c)

light and magnetism

d)

magnetism and sound