Force And Motion Practice Quiz Questions!

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     It would probably be easiest to ride a bicycle across:

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Hello and welcome to this 'force and motion quiz' that we've created below for you. In physics, we know that for every action, there is a reaction. Over the past few days, we have been learning about force and motion. Do you believe you understood all that we have covered? Take up the quiz below and you will get to test your knowledge. So, good luck to you on this test.

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  • 2. 

     Newton first described gravity while watching:

    • Smoke rise

    • A car accelerate

    • Someone walking

    • An apple falling

    Correct Answer
    A. An apple falling
    Explanation
    Newton first described gravity while watching an apple falling. This observation led him to formulate the theory of gravity, which states that every object in the universe attracts every other object with a force that is directly proportional to their masses and inversely proportional to the square of the distance between them. This discovery revolutionized our understanding of the natural world and laid the foundation for modern physics.

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  • 3. 

    An object that experiences a push or a pull has a(n) __________ exerted on it.

    • Environment

    • Inertia

    • System

    • Force

    Correct Answer
    A. Force
    Explanation
    When an object experiences a push or a pull, it is being acted upon by a force. Force is a vector quantity that describes the interaction between two objects and can cause a change in the object's motion or shape. It is the force that causes the object to accelerate or decelerate, and it is measured in units of Newtons (N). Therefore, the correct answer is force.

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  • 4. 

     ____ is the speed of an object and the direction of motion.

    • Friction

    • Mass

    • Gravity

    • Velocity

    Correct Answer
    A. Velocity
    Explanation
    Velocity is the correct answer because it is defined as the speed of an object along with the direction of its motion. It is a vector quantity that takes into account both magnitude (speed) and direction, making it a comprehensive measure of an object's motion. Friction, mass, and gravity are not directly related to the speed and direction of an object's motion, making them incorrect answers.

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  • 5. 

     According to Newton's third law, forces always occur in ____ pairs.

    • Equal but complementary

    • Equal but opposite

    • Unequal but opposite

    • Unequal but complementary

    Correct Answer
    A. Equal but opposite
    Explanation
    According to Newton's third law, forces always occur in equal but opposite pairs. This means that for every action force, there is an equal and opposite reaction force. This principle states that the force exerted by one object on another is always met with an equal force in the opposite direction exerted by the second object on the first. This law helps explain the concept of balanced forces and the conservation of momentum.

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  • 6. 

    _____ is NOT a force.

    • Friction

    • Gravity

    • Mass

    • Tension

    Correct Answer
    A. Mass
    Explanation
    Mass is not a force because it is a measure of the amount of matter in an object, not a force itself. Forces, such as friction and gravity, act upon objects with mass, but mass itself does not exert a force. Instead, it determines how an object responds to the forces acting upon it, such as acceleration or resistance to motion.

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  • 7. 

    Jack pushes a box of books across the floor. What causes the box to move?

    • A force

    • Friction

    • Gravity

    • Inertia

    Correct Answer
    A. A force
    Explanation
    The box of books is able to move because of a force. A force is a push or a pull that can cause an object to change its motion. In this case, Jack is exerting a force on the box by pushing it, which causes the box to move across the floor.

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  • 8. 

    You would NOT use _____ to find the acceleration of an object.

    • Initial speed

    • Final speed

    • Weight

    • Time

    Correct Answer
    A. Weight
    Explanation
    Weight is a measure of the force of gravity acting on an object. Acceleration is determined by factors such as initial speed, final speed, and time. Weight can affect acceleration indirectly through the force of gravity, but it is not a direct measure of acceleration. Therefore, weight is not used to find the acceleration of an object.

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  • 9. 

    The force that always acts opposite to the direction of the motion of an object is called:

    • Gravity

    • Inertia

    • Friction

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. Friction
    Explanation
    Friction is the force that always acts opposite to the direction of the motion of an object. When two surfaces are in contact, friction opposes the relative motion between them. It is caused by the interaction between the irregularities on the surfaces, which creates resistance to the motion. Friction plays a crucial role in everyday life, as it allows us to walk, drive, and hold objects. It is responsible for stopping or slowing down moving objects and is essential for stability and control.

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  • 10. 

    A magazine rests on top of a TV remote that is sitting on a table. Which is NOT exacting a force on the remote?

    • Gravity

    • Table

    • Magazine

    • The table

    • Your hand

    Correct Answer
    A. Your hand
    Explanation
    The hand is not exerting a force on the remote because it is not in contact with it. The other options, such as gravity, the table, and the magazine, are all exerting forces on the remote either through direct contact or through the force of gravity.

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    Newton's _____ law of motion explains why you may lean sideways in a car if the driver turns a corner too quickly.

    • First

    • Second

    • Third

    • Primary

    Correct Answer
    A. First
    Explanation
    Newton's first law of motion, also known as the law of inertia, states that an object at rest will stay at rest and an object in motion will stay in motion with the same speed and direction, unless acted upon by an external force. In the case of a car turning a corner too quickly, the car and its occupants are subject to a change in direction. According to Newton's first law, the occupants of the car will continue moving in a straight line due to their inertia. As a result, they will lean sideways in the car as their bodies resist the change in direction.

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Matt Balanda, a Calvary Chapel Christian School leader with a Bachelor's in Aerospace Engineering and Mathematics, transitioned from Aerospace Engineering to Education with a Master's from California Baptist University. As the High School Vice-Principal and Physics teacher, he nurtures students' love of learning and faith, creating an enriching and transformational educational experience.

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