Forces and Motion Quiz

Which of the following is an example of a pushing force?

• Pushing a pram

• Pulling a string

• Opening a drawer

• Lifting a bag

What can a force do to a stationary object?

• Stop the object

• Move the object

• Change the shape of the object

• Slow down the object

Which of the following is an effect of a force on motion?

• Change the direction of a moving object

• Speed up a moving object

• Scrubbing the floor

• Slicing a cucumber

What can a force do to a moving object?

• Speed up the object

• Stop the object

• Change the shape of the object

• Move a stationary object

Which of the following is an example of a pulling force?

• Lifting a bag

• Opening a drawer

• Playing badminton

• Kicking a ball

What type of force is involved in pushing a heavy box across the floor?

• Frictional force

• Gravitational force

• Magnetic force

• Electrostatic force

Which force is responsible for keeping the planets in orbit around the sun?

• Gravitational force

• Electromagnetic force

• Nuclear force

• Weak force