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Forces and Magnets Worksheet

Total questions: 130

Worksheet time: 1hrs 5mins

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1.

Read each question carefully. Choose the letter of the correct answer. What is a force?

a)

A kind of object

b)

A push or a pull

c)

A type of movement

d)

A material

2.

Read each question carefully. Choose the letter of the correct answer. Which action shows a pushing force?

a)

Pulling a rope

b)

Opening a drawer

c)

Kicking a ball

d)

Dragging a bag

3.

Read each question carefully. Choose the letter of the correct answer. Which action shows a pulling force?

a)

Closing a door

b)

Pushing a cart

c)

Sweeping the floor

d)

Pulling a chair

4.

Read each question carefully. Choose the letter of the correct answer. What happens when you apply force to an object?

a)

It always breaks

b)

It may change its motion or shape

c)

It disappears

d)

It becomes heavier

5.

Read each question carefully. Choose the letter of the correct answer. Which of the following is a rigid object?

a)

Sponge

b)

Cotton

c)

Bread

d)

Stone

6.

Read each question carefully. Choose the letter of the correct answer. Which object is soft?

a)

Chair

b)

Table

c)

Pillow

d)

Doorknob

7.

Read each question carefully. Choose the letter of the correct answer. Soft objects can be easily ______.

a)

Melted

b)

Bent or squeezed

c)

Broken

d)

Frozen

8.

Read each question carefully. Choose the letter of the correct answer. Rigid objects are best described as ______.

a)

Soft and squishy

b)

Hard and stiff

c)

Wet and sticky

d)

Light and fluffy

9.

Read each question carefully. Choose the letter of the correct answer. What force is applied when you sweep the floor using a broom?

a)

Pull

b)

Push

c)

Twist

d)

Lift

10.

Read each question carefully. Choose the letter of the correct answer. Which symbol is commonly used to represent force in diagrams?

a)

Circle

b)

Star

c)

Arrow

d)

Square

11.

Read each question carefully. Choose the letter of the correct answer. In a force diagram, the arrow shows the ______.

a)

Color of force

b)

Direction of force

c)

Shape of force

d)

Size of object

12.

Read each question carefully. Choose the letter of the correct answer. When you pull an object, it moves ______.

a)

Away from you

b)

Sideways

c)

Toward you

d)

Upward only

13.

Read each question carefully. Choose the letter of the correct answer. Which situation shows balanced forces?

a)

A ball rolling

b)

A book falling

c)

Two people pulling a rope equally

d)

A boy pushing a chair

14.

Read each question carefully. Choose the letter of the correct answer. Why is it important to know if an object is rigid or soft?

a)

To change its color

b)

To know how much force to apply

c)

To make it heavier

d)

To make it shiny

15.

Read each question carefully. Choose the letter of the correct answer. Which daily activity uses force?

a)

Sleeping

b)

Watching TV

c)

Pushing a door open

d)

Sitting quietly

16.

Read each question carefully. Choose the letter of the correct answer. What kind of force is used when opening a drawer?

a)

Push

b)

Pull

c)

Gravity

d)

Magnetism

17.

Read each question carefully. Choose the letter of the correct answer. Which of the following uses more force?

a)

Lifting a paper

b)

Squeezing cotton

c)

Pushing a heavy table

d)

Touching a pillow

18.

Read each question carefully. Choose the letter of the correct answer. Which object may change shape when force is applied?

a)

Stone

b)

Table

c)

Sponge

d)

Floor

19.

Read each question carefully. Choose the letter of the correct answer. Which statement is TRUE?

a)

Force cannot change direction

b)

Force is only used in school

c)

Force can change the speed of an object

d)

Force only works on soft objects

20.

Read each question carefully. Choose the letter of the correct answer. Why should we be careful when pushing or pulling objects?

a)

To make noise

b)

To avoid accidents and injuries

c)

To finish quickly

d)

To use more force

21.

Read each question carefully. Choose the letter of the correct answer. Which force can act on an object without touching it?

a)

Push

b)

Pull

c)

Magnetic force

d)

Friction

22.

Read each question carefully. Choose the letter of the correct answer. Which object can a magnet attract?

a)

Plastic spoon

b)

Wooden ruler

c)

Iron nail

d)

Rubber eraser

23.

Read each question carefully. Choose the letter of the correct answer. What are the two ends of a magnet called?

a)

Top and bottom

b)

East and west

c)

North and south

d)

Left and right

24.

Read each question carefully. Choose the letter of the correct answer. What happens when two north poles of magnets are placed near each other?

a)

They attract

b)

They repel

c)

They disappear

d)

They melt

25.

Read each question carefully. Choose the letter of the correct answer. Which material is non-magnetic?

a)

Steel

b)

Iron

c)

Nickel

d)

Cloth

26.

Read each question carefully. Choose the letter of the correct answer. What do magnets do to objects made of iron?

a)

Push them away

b)

Break them

c)

Attract them

d)

Color them

27.

Read each question carefully. Choose the letter of the correct answer. Which statement about magnets is TRUE?

a)

All metals are magnetic

b)

Magnets only work when touched

c)

Magnets have magnetic fields

d)

Magnets attract paper

28.

Read each question carefully. Choose the letter of the correct answer. What force allows a magnet to pull objects toward it?

a)

Gravity

b)

Friction

c)

Magnetic force

d)

Contact force

29.

Read each question carefully. Choose the letter of the correct answer. Which pair of poles will attract each other?

a)

North–North

b)

South–South

c)

North–South

d)

North–North and South–South

30.

Read each question carefully. Choose the letter of the correct answer. What happens when a magnet is moved farther away from a magnetic object?

a)

The force becomes stronger

b)

The force stays the same

c)

The force becomes weaker

d)

The magnet breaks

31.

Read each question carefully. Choose the letter of the correct answer. Which object will NOT be attracted to a magnet?

a)

Paper clip

b)

Key

c)

Nail

d)

Pencil

32.

Read each question carefully. Choose the letter of the correct answer. What is demagnetization?

a)

Making a magnet stronger

b)

Cutting a magnet

c)

Losing magnetic strength

d)

Painting a magnet

33.

Read each question carefully. Choose the letter of the correct answer. Which daily object contains a magnet?

a)

Cloth

b)

Refrigerator door

c)

Notebook

d)

Paper

34.

Read each question carefully. Choose the letter of the correct answer. Which metal is attracted to a magnet?

a)

Aluminum

b)

Copper

c)

Iron

d)

Plastic

35.

Read each question carefully. Choose the letter of the correct answer. What happens when opposite poles of magnets are placed together?

a)

They repel

b)

They attract

c)

They break

d)

They stop working

36.

Read each question carefully. Choose the letter of the correct answer. Which of the following shows a non-contact force?

a)

Kicking a ball

b)

Pushing a chair

c)

Pulling a rope

d)

A magnet pulling a paper clip

37.

Read each question carefully. Choose the letter of the correct answer. Why are magnets useful in everyday life?

a)

They make objects colorful

b)

They help attract certain materials

c)

They make objects heavier

d)

They stop movement

38.

Read each question carefully. Choose the letter of the correct answer. Which material is attracted to a magnet because it contains iron?

a)

Wood

b)

Plastic

c)

Steel

d)

Paper

39.

Read each question carefully. Choose the letter of the correct answer. What should you use to show the direction of magnetic force in a drawing?

a)

Circle

b)

Star

c)

Arrow

d)

Box

40.

Read each question carefully. Choose the letter of the correct answer. Why should we handle magnets carefully?

a)

They can easily melt

b)

They can lose strength or cause injury

c)

They change color

d)

They dissolve in water

41.

Read each question carefully. Choose the letter of the correct answer. Which of the following best describes motion?

a)

The color of an object

b)

The change in position of an object relative to a reference point

c)

The size of an object

d)

The weight of an object

42.

Read each question carefully. Choose the letter of the correct answer. What is a reference point?

a)

The finish line in a race

b)

Any moving object in the environment

c)

A stationary object used to determine motion

d)

The speed of a moving object

43.

Read each question carefully. Choose the letter of the correct answer. Which tool is used to measure the distance an object travels?

a)

Stopwatch

b)

Measuring tape

c)

Thermometer

d)

Balance scale

44.

Which tool is used to measure time?

a)

Ruler

b)

Stopwatch

c)

Scale

d)

Protractor

45.

Distance is measured in:

a)

Seconds (s)

b)

Meters (m)

c)

Liters (L)

d)

Kilograms (kg)

46.

Time is measured in:

a)

Meters (m)

b)

Seconds (s)

c)

Kilograms (kg)

d)

Newtons (N)

47.

Speed tells us:

a)

How heavy an object is

b)

How fast or slow an object moves

c)

How far an object is from home

d)

How much energy is used

48.

The formula for speed is:

a)

s=ANTISLASHtds = \frac{ ANTISLASHt }{ d }

b)

s=dts = \frac{ d }{ t }

c)

s=d×ts = d \times t

d)

s=d+ts = d + t

49.

If a car travels 120 meters in 30 seconds, what is its speed?

a)

2 m/s

b)

3 m/s

c)

4 m/s

d)

5 m/s

50.

A student walks 10 meters in 20 seconds. What is the speed?

a)

0.5 m/s

b)

1 m/s

c)

2 m/s

d)

5 m/s

51.

The Philippine eagle flies 100 kilometers in 1 hour. Its speed is:

a)

10 km/h

b)

50 km/h

c)

100 km/h

d)

200 km/h

52.

If two runners cover the same distance, the one who arrives first has:

a)

Lower speed

b)

Higher speed

c)

Same speed as the other

d)

Slower time

53.

Which of the following can affect the speed of a moving object?

a)

Distance and time

b)

Color of the object

c)

Weight of the teacher

d)

Classroom size

54.

When an object covers a long distance in a short time, its speed is:

a)

Fast

b)

Slow

c)

Medium

d)

Zero

55.

When an object covers the same distance in a longer time, its speed is:

a)

Fast

b)

Slow

c)

Medium

d)

Zero

56.

What unit is commonly used to express speed?

a)

Meters per second (m/s)

b)

Kilograms (kg)

c)

Liters (L)

d)

Joules (J)

57.

Which of the following is an example of motion?

a)

A book on a table

b)

A running dog

c)

A parked car

d)

A tree in a garden

58.

Why is it important to have accurate measurements in speed contests?

a)

To decorate the track

b)

To ensure fairness and safety

c)

To make students tired

d)

To measure the color of the uniform

59.

A tarsier moves 20 kilometers in 0.5 hour. Its speed is:

a)

10 km/h

b)

20 km/h

c)

30 km/h

d)

40 km/h

60.

Which of the following shows correct relationship in the speed formula triangle?

a)

Distance × Speed = Time

b)

Speed ÷ Time = Distance

c)

Distance ÷ Time = Speed

d)

Time × Distance = Speed

61.

What is the usual independent variable in a distance-time graph?

a)

Distance

b)

Time

c)

Speed

d)

Motion

62.

Which axis usually represents distance in a distance-time graph?

a)

X-axis

b)

Y-axis

c)

Z-axis

d)

Diagonal axis

63.

What is the purpose of the title in a line graph?

a)

To label the x-axis

b)

To describe the content or purpose of the graph

c)

To plot the points

d)

To choose the scale

64.

Which line on a distance-time graph shows that an object is stationary?

a)

Horizontal line

b)

Line sloping upward

c)

Line sloping downward

d)

Curved line

65.

What does a straight, upward sloping line indicate in a distance-time graph?

a)

Object is stationary

b)

Object is moving at constant speed

c)

Object is moving backward

d)

Object is accelerating

66.

What does a line that slopes downward represent?

a)

Object is stationary

b)

Object is moving backward

c)

Object is moving faster

d)

Object is moving at constant speed

67.

A data point on a graph represents:

a)

The slope of the line

b)

A specific measurement at a specific time

c)

The axes

d)

The title of the graph

68.

Why is it important to choose an appropriate scale on a graph?

a)

To make the graph look colorful

b)

To accurately represent data

c)

To make the graph bigger

d)

To confuse students

69.

On a distance-time graph, a steeper line shows:

a)

Slower speed

b)

Faster speed

c)

Stationary object

d)

Backward motion

70.

On a distance-time graph, a flat line shows:

a)

The object is moving backward

b)

The object is moving fast

c)

The object is stationary

d)

The line is incorrect

71.

Which of the following is a step in making a line graph?

a)

Draw a circle

b)

Label the axes

c)

Multiply distance by time

d)

Erase the points

72.

Turbo Turtle traveled 0 m at 0 min, 5 m at 1 min, 10 m at 2 min, 15 m at 3 min, 10 m at 4 min. What does the drop at 4 min indicate?

a)

Turbo is moving faster

b)

Turbo is moving backward

c)

Turbo is stationary

d)

Turbo is moving at constant speed

73.

James’ line on a graph is steeper than John’s. What does this mean?

a)

John is faster

b)

James is faster

c)

Both are the same

d)

Both are stationary

74.

What connects the data points on a distance-time graph?

a)

Axes

b)

Line

c)

Title

d)

Labels

75.

Why do we interpret a graph after plotting it?

a)

To guess the next data

b)

To find patterns and understand motion

c)

To color the graph

d)

To erase errors

76.

What do axes labels show?

a)

Title of the graph

b)

Variables being measured

c)

Slope of the line

d)

Scale of the graph

77.

If a line goes upward evenly on a distance-time graph, it means:

a)

Object is stationary

b)

Object is moving at constant speed

c)

Object is moving backward

d)

Object is accelerating

78.

Which of the following is not necessary when making a line graph?

a)

Title

b)

Axes labels

c)

Plot points

d)

Color the lines

79.

What is the first step in constructing a line graph?

a)

Connect the points

b)

Choose the scale

c)

Determine the variables

d)

Add the title

80.

On a distance-time graph, what does it mean if the distance decreases over time?

a)

Object moves forward quickly

b)

Object moves backward

c)

Object is stationary

d)

Object moves at constant speed

81.

What is energy?

a)

The ability to do work

b)

A type of food

c)

A type of weather

d)

A chemical substance

82.

Which of the following is a natural source of light?

a)

Sun

b)

Lamp

c)

Flashlight

d)

Candle

83.

Which of the following is an example of sound energy?

a)

A ringing bell

b)

A glowing lamp

c)

A hot stove

d)

Sunlight

84.

Heat energy can cause changes such as:

a)

Melting ice

b)

Making sounds

c)

Lighting a room

d)

Moving a car

85.

What happens when energy is transferred from one object to another?

a)

It disappears

b)

It changes from one form to another

c)

It becomes heavier

d)

It turns into water

86.

Which of the following is a man-made source of light?

a)

Lamp

b)

Sun

c)

Stars

d)

Firefly

87.

Which of the following is a source of heat energy?

a)

Stove

b)

Guitar

c)

Fan

d)

Bell

88.

Which activity demonstrates energy transfer?

a)

Waving a handkerchief to move balls

b)

Sitting still

c)

Reading silently

d)

Sleeping

89.

Which of the following is an example of light energy being used for communication?

a)

Traffic lights

b)

Oven

c)

Stove

d)

Iron

90.

Which of the following statements is FALSE about heat energy?

a)

Heat moves from warm to cool places

b)

Heat can change the state of matter

c)

Heat moves from cool to warm places

d)

Heat can be felt as warmness

91.

What type of energy is present in sunlight?

a)

Light energy

b)

Sound energy

c)

Heat energy

d)

Mechanical energy

92.

When Mia writes with her pencil, what type of energy is being transformed?

a)

Kinetic → Potential

b)

Potential → Kinetic

c)

Light → Sound

d)

Heat → Sound

93.

Which of the following is an example of mechanical energy?

a)

Clock ticking

b)

Candle flame

c)

Music from a speaker

d)

Sunlight

94.

Which of the following is an example of using sound energy?

a)

Talking to a friend

b)

Cooking food

c)

Turning on a flashlight

d)

Sunlight shining on plants

95.

Which of the following is a safety precaution when dealing with energy?

a)

Avoid looking directly at intense light

b)

Touch hot stoves without protection

c)

Leave electrical appliances on when not used

d)

Listen to very loud sounds for long periods

96.

Which of the following is a source of heat energy at home?

a)

Oven

b)

Lamp

c)

Fan

d)

Radio

97.

Energy that makes things move, produce sound, or light up is called:

a)

Stored energy only

b)

Usable energy

c)

Energy that causes change

d)

Energy that disappears

98.

Which of the following is an example of light energy from the sun being used in daily life?

a)

A plant doing photosynthesis

b)

Boiling water

c)

Playing music

d)

Hitting a drum

99.

Which statement about energy conservation is TRUE?

a)

Turn off appliances when not in use

b)

Energy cannot be saved

c)

Using more energy is always better

d)

Energy is unlimited

100.

Which of the following is TRUE about energy?

a)

Energy exists everywhere

b)

Energy cannot cause change

c)

Energy disappears completely after use

d)

Energy is only found in electrical appliances

101.

Which of the following is an example of a source of sound energy?

a)

A light bulb glowing

b)

A stationary car

c)

A glass on a table

d)

A guitar string vibrating

102.

Sound is produced when objects:

a)

Melt

b)

Vibrate

c)

Freeze

d)

Shine

103.

Why do we hear sounds?

a)

Our ears catch sound waves

b)

Our ears make light waves

c)

Our ears store energy

d)

Our ears reflect colors

104.

Which of the following is an example of sound energy helping us stay safe?

a)

Car horn

b)

Whisper

c)

Clapping hands

d)

Sneezing

105.

Sound travels fastest through:

a)

Air

b)

Water

c)

Jelly

d)

Steel

106.

Which is a natural source of sound energy?

a)

Dog barking

b)

Drum

c)

Radio

d)

Bell

107.

Which is a man-made source of sound energy?

a)

Thunder

b)

Guitar

c)

Wind

d)

Ocean waves

108.

What type of energy is sound?

a)

Heat energy

b)

Light energy

c)

Vibrational energy

d)

Electrical energy

109.

Sound travels faster in solids than in gases because:

a)

Particles are packed closely together

b)

Solids are lighter

c)

Solids are colder

d)

Particles are far apart

110.

Which of the following uses sound energy for communication?

a)

Talking to a friend

b)

Sunlight

c)

Cooking food

d)

Writing on paper

111.

Which is a safety measure against loud sounds?

a)

Wearing ear protection

b)

Listening to loud music all day

c)

Ignoring warning signs

d)

Standing near speakers

112.

Which of the following produces sound by vibrating?

a)

Tuning fork

b)

Heater

c)

Fan

d)

Lamp

113.

When a child claps, and another child hears it, what energy is transferred?

a)

Light energy

b)

Heat energy

c)

Sound energy

d)

Magnetic energy

114.

Which of these statements about sound energy is true?

a)

It can only travel through solids

b)

It can travel through solids, liquids, and gases

c)

It disappears immediately

d)

It cannot cause changes

115.

Which of the following can be harmful to our ears?

a)

Loud music

b)

Whispering

c)

Soft humming

d)

Rustling paper

116.

How do animals use sound energy?

a)

To eat food

b)

To communicate or warn others

c)

To grow taller

d)

To sleep better

117.

Which everyday object produces sound energy?

a)

Cup

b)

Bell

c)

Book

d)

Fan

118.

Which method can protect ears from too loud sound?

a)

Listening to loud music

b)

Using earplugs in noisy areas

c)

Ignoring warning signs

d)

Standing near speakers

119.

Sound is able to travel through:

a)

Only solids

b)

Only liquids

c)

Solids, liquids, and gases

d)

Only air

120.

Which of the following is NOT an example of sound energy?

a)

Guitar playing

b)

Car horn

c)

Whispering

d)

Candle flame

121.

You need to move a soft pillow and a heavy metal toy across the table without squashing the

pillow. Which is the best way?

a)

Push both quickly across the table with one hand

b)

Carry the pillow gently with two hands and slide the metal toy carefully

c)

Sit on the pillow to keep it flat while moving it

d)

Throw both items into a box from across the room.

122.

You bend three items: a plastic ruler, a sponge, and a glass rod. Which order shows most bending

to least bending?

a)

Glass rod; plastic ruler; sponge

b)

Sponge; plastic ruler; glass rod

c)

Plastic ruler; sponge; glass rod

d)

Sponge; glass rod; plastic ruler

123.

A classmate suggests stacking heavy books on a soft clay model to make it firmer. Is this a good

idea and why?

a)

Yes, because the weight will make the clay harder and keep its shape

b)

No, because the weight will squash the clay and change its shape too much

c)

Yes, because clay always becomes rigid under any weight

d)

No, because books cannot touch clay

124.

Which unit is best for measuring the length of a pencil?

a)

meters (m)

b)

liters (L)

c)

C. centimeters (cm)

d)

seconds (s)

125.

A toy car travels 2 meters in 1 second, and another toy car travels 4 meters in 2 seconds. Which

statement is true?

a)

The first car is faster than the second car

b)

The second car is faster than the first car

c)

Both cars have the same speed

d)

Neither car is moving

126.

When measuring a 2.5 m hallway with a 1 m measuring tape, the best method is to:

a)

Guess the rest after one full length

b)

Mark the end of each meter and add the remaining length with the tape

c)

Use the tape only once and write down 1 m

d)

Measure in seconds instead of meters

127.

You want to measure how long it takes a ball to roll 2 m. Which equipment and steps are best?

a)

Use a ruler and count seconds in your head

b)

Use a measuring tape to mark 2 m, then use a stopwatch to time from start to finish

c)

Use a thermometer and a clock on the wall

d)

Use only a stopwatch without marking distance

128.

You time a runner who covers 50 meters in 10 seconds. What is the runner’s speed in meters per

second?

a)

0.2 m/s

b)

10 m/s

c)

5 m/s

d)

500 m/s

129.

Design a simple classroom activity to show that speed changes when distance or time changes.

Which plan is best?

a)

Roll a ball for different distances and time each run; measure distance and time, then calculate

speed

b)

Look at a picture of a car and guess its speed without measuring

c)

Read a story about running but do not time anyone

d)

Close your eyes and imagine a fast object

130.

If you give a light toy car a stronger push, what will most likely happen?

a)

It will go slower

b)

It will change color

c)

It will go faster

d)

It will disappear