Force, Motion, & Simple Machines

What is a push or pull that causes an object to move, stop, or change direction?

• force

• gravity

• inertia

• friction

What is a change in position or location?

• force

• gravity

• inertia

• movement

What is a force that pulls objects toward the center of the earth?

• force

• gravity

• inertia

• movement

What is a force that slows motion when objects rub together?

• force

• gravity

• inertia

• friction

What is the property of an object that RESISTS MOVEMENT by a force?

• force

• gravity

• inertia

• friction

This is the standard International unit of force

• Newton

• liter

• meter

• gram

This is a rod balanced on a fixed point that can help

lift a heavy weight with less effort.

• pulley

• inclined plane

• wheel and axle

• lever

This machine uses wheels and a rope to raise, lower, or move a load

• pulley

• inclined plane

• wheel and axle

• lever

This is a plane that is used to push objects apart

• screw

• inclined plane

• wedge

• lever

This is used to carry loads around easily for long distances with less effort

• pulley

• inclined plane

• wheel and axle

• lever