Forces and Motion

Why does a ball that is hit into the air fall to the ground?

• acceleration

• density

• gravity

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If a person is pushing an object and then a friend decides to help, what would happen?

• The object moves faster.

• The mass of the object increases.

• There is less friction.

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Which object requires the most force to push?

• a lighter object

• a heavier object

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Which force keeps the moon in orbit around Earth?

• friction

• magnetism

• gravitation

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If an object's speed increases, the object has...

• accelerated

• had an increase in mass

• changed direction

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When one object moves in relation to another object, which term best describes the object that is NOT moving?

• distance

• frame of reference

• speed

The gravitational force that pulls on an object is called

• friction

• weight

• mass

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What tool would you use to measure weight?

• anemometer

• beaker

• scale

What do we call a force that slows down or stops motion between objects that are touching?

• speed

• friction

• velocity

The location of an object is also known as the _________ of the object.

• position

• motion

• velocity