Science Quiz

 What is the unit called that measures force?

• weight
• meter
• Newton
• kilogram

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What does friction produce?

• light
• sound
• heat
• gravity

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The force that acts in the opposite direction of motion when two surfaces come in contact. 

• Force
• Friction
• Static
• Kinetic 

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What direction does friction act relative to motion?

• in the same direction
• in the opposite direction 
• need more information
• depends on the force

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 What is the force of friction between a block of ice that weighs 950 N and the ground if μ = .12? 

• 65 N
• 226 N
• 175 N
• 114 N

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What are the units on the force due to friction?

• none
• Newtons
• meters
• kilograms

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How does friction affect speed?

• more friction decreases speed
• more friction increases speed
• less friction decreases speed
• less friction doesn't affect speed

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Friction is a force that acts in an ___________ direction of movement.

• similar
• opposite
• parallel
• west

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A type of friction that occurs when air pushes against a moving object causing it to decelerate.

• surface area
• air resistance
• velocity
• gravity 

The amount of friction depends on the weight of the objects pressing together.

• True
• False