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WorksheetsForces and Magnets Worksheet
Total questions: 130
Worksheet time: 1hrs 5mins
Read each question carefully. Choose the letter of the correct answer. What is a force?
A kind of object
A push or a pull
A type of movement
A material
Read each question carefully. Choose the letter of the correct answer. Which action shows a pushing force?
Pulling a rope
Opening a drawer
Kicking a ball
Dragging a bag
Read each question carefully. Choose the letter of the correct answer. Which action shows a pulling force?
Closing a door
Pushing a cart
Sweeping the floor
Pulling a chair
Read each question carefully. Choose the letter of the correct answer. What happens when you apply force to an object?
It always breaks
It may change its motion or shape
It disappears
It becomes heavier
Read each question carefully. Choose the letter of the correct answer. Which of the following is a rigid object?
Sponge
Cotton
Bread
Stone
Read each question carefully. Choose the letter of the correct answer. Which object is soft?
Chair
Table
Pillow
Doorknob
Read each question carefully. Choose the letter of the correct answer. Soft objects can be easily ______.
Melted
Bent or squeezed
Broken
Frozen
Read each question carefully. Choose the letter of the correct answer. Rigid objects are best described as ______.
Soft and squishy
Hard and stiff
Wet and sticky
Light and fluffy
Read each question carefully. Choose the letter of the correct answer. What force is applied when you sweep the floor using a broom?
Pull
Push
Twist
Lift
Read each question carefully. Choose the letter of the correct answer. Which symbol is commonly used to represent force in diagrams?
Circle
Star
Arrow
Square
Read each question carefully. Choose the letter of the correct answer. In a force diagram, the arrow shows the ______.
Color of force
Direction of force
Shape of force
Size of object
Read each question carefully. Choose the letter of the correct answer. When you pull an object, it moves ______.
Away from you
Sideways
Toward you
Upward only
Read each question carefully. Choose the letter of the correct answer. Which situation shows balanced forces?
A ball rolling
A book falling
Two people pulling a rope equally
A boy pushing a chair
Read each question carefully. Choose the letter of the correct answer. Why is it important to know if an object is rigid or soft?
To change its color
To know how much force to apply
To make it heavier
To make it shiny
Read each question carefully. Choose the letter of the correct answer. Which daily activity uses force?
Sleeping
Watching TV
Pushing a door open
Sitting quietly
Read each question carefully. Choose the letter of the correct answer. What kind of force is used when opening a drawer?
Push
Pull
Gravity
Magnetism
Read each question carefully. Choose the letter of the correct answer. Which of the following uses more force?
Lifting a paper
Squeezing cotton
Pushing a heavy table
Touching a pillow
Read each question carefully. Choose the letter of the correct answer. Which object may change shape when force is applied?
Stone
Table
Sponge
Floor
Read each question carefully. Choose the letter of the correct answer. Which statement is TRUE?
Force cannot change direction
Force is only used in school
Force can change the speed of an object
Force only works on soft objects
Read each question carefully. Choose the letter of the correct answer. Why should we be careful when pushing or pulling objects?
To make noise
To avoid accidents and injuries
To finish quickly
To use more force
Read each question carefully. Choose the letter of the correct answer. Which force can act on an object without touching it?
Push
Pull
Magnetic force
Friction
Read each question carefully. Choose the letter of the correct answer. Which object can a magnet attract?
Plastic spoon
Wooden ruler
Iron nail
Rubber eraser
Read each question carefully. Choose the letter of the correct answer. What are the two ends of a magnet called?
Top and bottom
East and west
North and south
Left and right
Read each question carefully. Choose the letter of the correct answer. What happens when two north poles of magnets are placed near each other?
They attract
They repel
They disappear
They melt
Read each question carefully. Choose the letter of the correct answer. Which material is non-magnetic?
Steel
Iron
Nickel
Cloth
Read each question carefully. Choose the letter of the correct answer. What do magnets do to objects made of iron?
Push them away
Break them
Attract them
Color them
Read each question carefully. Choose the letter of the correct answer. Which statement about magnets is TRUE?
All metals are magnetic
Magnets only work when touched
Magnets have magnetic fields
Magnets attract paper
Read each question carefully. Choose the letter of the correct answer. What force allows a magnet to pull objects toward it?
Gravity
Friction
Magnetic force
Contact force
Read each question carefully. Choose the letter of the correct answer. Which pair of poles will attract each other?
North–North
South–South
North–South
North–North and South–South
Read each question carefully. Choose the letter of the correct answer. What happens when a magnet is moved farther away from a magnetic object?
The force becomes stronger
The force stays the same
The force becomes weaker
The magnet breaks
Read each question carefully. Choose the letter of the correct answer. Which object will NOT be attracted to a magnet?
Paper clip
Key
Nail
Pencil
Read each question carefully. Choose the letter of the correct answer. What is demagnetization?
Making a magnet stronger
Cutting a magnet
Losing magnetic strength
Painting a magnet
Read each question carefully. Choose the letter of the correct answer. Which daily object contains a magnet?
Cloth
Refrigerator door
Notebook
Paper
Read each question carefully. Choose the letter of the correct answer. Which metal is attracted to a magnet?
Aluminum
Copper
Iron
Plastic
Read each question carefully. Choose the letter of the correct answer. What happens when opposite poles of magnets are placed together?
They repel
They attract
They break
They stop working
Read each question carefully. Choose the letter of the correct answer. Which of the following shows a non-contact force?
Kicking a ball
Pushing a chair
Pulling a rope
A magnet pulling a paper clip
Read each question carefully. Choose the letter of the correct answer. Why are magnets useful in everyday life?
They make objects colorful
They help attract certain materials
They make objects heavier
They stop movement
Read each question carefully. Choose the letter of the correct answer. Which material is attracted to a magnet because it contains iron?
Wood
Plastic
Steel
Paper
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?
Circle
Star
Arrow
Box
Read each question carefully. Choose the letter of the correct answer. Why should we handle magnets carefully?
They can easily melt
They can lose strength or cause injury
They change color
They dissolve in water
Read each question carefully. Choose the letter of the correct answer. Which of the following best describes motion?
The color of an object
The change in position of an object relative to a reference point
The size of an object
The weight of an object
Read each question carefully. Choose the letter of the correct answer. What is a reference point?
The finish line in a race
Any moving object in the environment
A stationary object used to determine motion
The speed of a moving object
Read each question carefully. Choose the letter of the correct answer. Which tool is used to measure the distance an object travels?
Stopwatch
Measuring tape
Thermometer
Balance scale
Which tool is used to measure time?
Ruler
Stopwatch
Scale
Protractor
Distance is measured in:
Seconds (s)
Meters (m)
Liters (L)
Kilograms (kg)
Time is measured in:
Meters (m)
Seconds (s)
Kilograms (kg)
Newtons (N)
Speed tells us:
How heavy an object is
How fast or slow an object moves
How far an object is from home
How much energy is used
The formula for speed is:
s=dANTISLASHt
s=td
s=d×t
s=d+t
If a car travels 120 meters in 30 seconds, what is its speed?
2 m/s
3 m/s
4 m/s
5 m/s
A student walks 10 meters in 20 seconds. What is the speed?
0.5 m/s
1 m/s
2 m/s
5 m/s
The Philippine eagle flies 100 kilometers in 1 hour. Its speed is:
10 km/h
50 km/h
100 km/h
200 km/h
If two runners cover the same distance, the one who arrives first has:
Lower speed
Higher speed
Same speed as the other
Slower time
Which of the following can affect the speed of a moving object?
Distance and time
Color of the object
Weight of the teacher
Classroom size
When an object covers a long distance in a short time, its speed is:
Fast
Slow
Medium
Zero
When an object covers the same distance in a longer time, its speed is:
Fast
Slow
Medium
Zero
What unit is commonly used to express speed?
Meters per second (m/s)
Kilograms (kg)
Liters (L)
Joules (J)
Which of the following is an example of motion?
A book on a table
A running dog
A parked car
A tree in a garden
Why is it important to have accurate measurements in speed contests?
To decorate the track
To ensure fairness and safety
To make students tired
To measure the color of the uniform
A tarsier moves 20 kilometers in 0.5 hour. Its speed is:
10 km/h
20 km/h
30 km/h
40 km/h
Which of the following shows correct relationship in the speed formula triangle?
Distance × Speed = Time
Speed ÷ Time = Distance
Distance ÷ Time = Speed
Time × Distance = Speed
What is the usual independent variable in a distance-time graph?
Distance
Time
Speed
Motion
Which axis usually represents distance in a distance-time graph?
X-axis
Y-axis
Z-axis
Diagonal axis
What is the purpose of the title in a line graph?
To label the x-axis
To describe the content or purpose of the graph
To plot the points
To choose the scale
Which line on a distance-time graph shows that an object is stationary?
Horizontal line
Line sloping upward
Line sloping downward
Curved line
What does a straight, upward sloping line indicate in a distance-time graph?
Object is stationary
Object is moving at constant speed
Object is moving backward
Object is accelerating
What does a line that slopes downward represent?
Object is stationary
Object is moving backward
Object is moving faster
Object is moving at constant speed
A data point on a graph represents:
The slope of the line
A specific measurement at a specific time
The axes
The title of the graph
Why is it important to choose an appropriate scale on a graph?
To make the graph look colorful
To accurately represent data
To make the graph bigger
To confuse students
On a distance-time graph, a steeper line shows:
Slower speed
Faster speed
Stationary object
Backward motion
On a distance-time graph, a flat line shows:
The object is moving backward
The object is moving fast
The object is stationary
The line is incorrect
Which of the following is a step in making a line graph?
Draw a circle
Label the axes
Multiply distance by time
Erase the points
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?
Turbo is moving faster
Turbo is moving backward
Turbo is stationary
Turbo is moving at constant speed
James’ line on a graph is steeper than John’s. What does this mean?
John is faster
James is faster
Both are the same
Both are stationary
What connects the data points on a distance-time graph?
Axes
Line
Title
Labels
Why do we interpret a graph after plotting it?
To guess the next data
To find patterns and understand motion
To color the graph
To erase errors
What do axes labels show?
Title of the graph
Variables being measured
Slope of the line
Scale of the graph
If a line goes upward evenly on a distance-time graph, it means:
Object is stationary
Object is moving at constant speed
Object is moving backward
Object is accelerating
Which of the following is not necessary when making a line graph?
Title
Axes labels
Plot points
Color the lines
What is the first step in constructing a line graph?
Connect the points
Choose the scale
Determine the variables
Add the title
On a distance-time graph, what does it mean if the distance decreases over time?
Object moves forward quickly
Object moves backward
Object is stationary
Object moves at constant speed
What is energy?
The ability to do work
A type of food
A type of weather
A chemical substance
Which of the following is a natural source of light?
Sun
Lamp
Flashlight
Candle
Which of the following is an example of sound energy?
A ringing bell
A glowing lamp
A hot stove
Sunlight
Heat energy can cause changes such as:
Melting ice
Making sounds
Lighting a room
Moving a car
What happens when energy is transferred from one object to another?
It disappears
It changes from one form to another
It becomes heavier
It turns into water
Which of the following is a man-made source of light?
Lamp
Sun
Stars
Firefly
Which of the following is a source of heat energy?
Stove
Guitar
Fan
Bell
Which activity demonstrates energy transfer?
Waving a handkerchief to move balls
Sitting still
Reading silently
Sleeping
Which of the following is an example of light energy being used for communication?
Traffic lights
Oven
Stove
Iron
Which of the following statements is FALSE about heat energy?
Heat moves from warm to cool places
Heat can change the state of matter
Heat moves from cool to warm places
Heat can be felt as warmness
What type of energy is present in sunlight?
Light energy
Sound energy
Heat energy
Mechanical energy
When Mia writes with her pencil, what type of energy is being transformed?
Kinetic → Potential
Potential → Kinetic
Light → Sound
Heat → Sound
Which of the following is an example of mechanical energy?
Clock ticking
Candle flame
Music from a speaker
Sunlight
Which of the following is an example of using sound energy?
Talking to a friend
Cooking food
Turning on a flashlight
Sunlight shining on plants
Which of the following is a safety precaution when dealing with energy?
Avoid looking directly at intense light
Touch hot stoves without protection
Leave electrical appliances on when not used
Listen to very loud sounds for long periods
Which of the following is a source of heat energy at home?
Oven
Lamp
Fan
Radio
Energy that makes things move, produce sound, or light up is called:
Stored energy only
Usable energy
Energy that causes change
Energy that disappears
Which of the following is an example of light energy from the sun being used in daily life?
A plant doing photosynthesis
Boiling water
Playing music
Hitting a drum
Which statement about energy conservation is TRUE?
Turn off appliances when not in use
Energy cannot be saved
Using more energy is always better
Energy is unlimited
Which of the following is TRUE about energy?
Energy exists everywhere
Energy cannot cause change
Energy disappears completely after use
Energy is only found in electrical appliances
Which of the following is an example of a source of sound energy?
A light bulb glowing
A stationary car
A glass on a table
A guitar string vibrating
Sound is produced when objects:
Melt
Vibrate
Freeze
Shine
Why do we hear sounds?
Our ears catch sound waves
Our ears make light waves
Our ears store energy
Our ears reflect colors
Which of the following is an example of sound energy helping us stay safe?
Car horn
Whisper
Clapping hands
Sneezing
Sound travels fastest through:
Air
Water
Jelly
Steel
Which is a natural source of sound energy?
Dog barking
Drum
Radio
Bell
Which is a man-made source of sound energy?
Thunder
Guitar
Wind
Ocean waves
What type of energy is sound?
Heat energy
Light energy
Vibrational energy
Electrical energy
Sound travels faster in solids than in gases because:
Particles are packed closely together
Solids are lighter
Solids are colder
Particles are far apart
Which of the following uses sound energy for communication?
Talking to a friend
Sunlight
Cooking food
Writing on paper
Which is a safety measure against loud sounds?
Wearing ear protection
Listening to loud music all day
Ignoring warning signs
Standing near speakers
Which of the following produces sound by vibrating?
Tuning fork
Heater
Fan
Lamp
When a child claps, and another child hears it, what energy is transferred?
Light energy
Heat energy
Sound energy
Magnetic energy
Which of these statements about sound energy is true?
It can only travel through solids
It can travel through solids, liquids, and gases
It disappears immediately
It cannot cause changes
Which of the following can be harmful to our ears?
Loud music
Whispering
Soft humming
Rustling paper
How do animals use sound energy?
To eat food
To communicate or warn others
To grow taller
To sleep better
Which everyday object produces sound energy?
Cup
Bell
Book
Fan
Which method can protect ears from too loud sound?
Listening to loud music
Using earplugs in noisy areas
Ignoring warning signs
Standing near speakers
Sound is able to travel through:
Only solids
Only liquids
Solids, liquids, and gases
Only air
Which of the following is NOT an example of sound energy?
Guitar playing
Car horn
Whispering
Candle flame
You need to move a soft pillow and a heavy metal toy across the table without squashing the
pillow. Which is the best way?
Push both quickly across the table with one hand
Carry the pillow gently with two hands and slide the metal toy carefully
Sit on the pillow to keep it flat while moving it
Throw both items into a box from across the room.
You bend three items: a plastic ruler, a sponge, and a glass rod. Which order shows most bending
to least bending?
Glass rod; plastic ruler; sponge
Sponge; plastic ruler; glass rod
Plastic ruler; sponge; glass rod
Sponge; glass rod; plastic ruler
A classmate suggests stacking heavy books on a soft clay model to make it firmer. Is this a good
idea and why?
Yes, because the weight will make the clay harder and keep its shape
No, because the weight will squash the clay and change its shape too much
Yes, because clay always becomes rigid under any weight
No, because books cannot touch clay
Which unit is best for measuring the length of a pencil?
meters (m)
liters (L)
C. centimeters (cm)
seconds (s)
A toy car travels 2 meters in 1 second, and another toy car travels 4 meters in 2 seconds. Which
statement is true?
The first car is faster than the second car
The second car is faster than the first car
Both cars have the same speed
Neither car is moving
When measuring a 2.5 m hallway with a 1 m measuring tape, the best method is to:
Guess the rest after one full length
Mark the end of each meter and add the remaining length with the tape
Use the tape only once and write down 1 m
Measure in seconds instead of meters
You want to measure how long it takes a ball to roll 2 m. Which equipment and steps are best?
Use a ruler and count seconds in your head
Use a measuring tape to mark 2 m, then use a stopwatch to time from start to finish
Use a thermometer and a clock on the wall
Use only a stopwatch without marking distance
You time a runner who covers 50 meters in 10 seconds. What is the runner’s speed in meters per
second?
0.2 m/s
10 m/s
5 m/s
500 m/s
Design a simple classroom activity to show that speed changes when distance or time changes.
Which plan is best?
Roll a ball for different distances and time each run; measure distance and time, then calculate
speed
Look at a picture of a car and guess its speed without measuring
Read a story about running but do not time anyone
Close your eyes and imagine a fast object
If you give a light toy car a stronger push, what will most likely happen?
It will go slower
It will change color
It will go faster
It will disappear
