Physics Quiz

What should you do to make the object move closer to you?

• a. push it away

• b. kick it farther

• c. pull it towards you

• d. wait for it to move.

Which situation shows that force is applied?

• a. a cat sleeping

• b. books in the shelf

• c. a ball under the table

• d. a rubber band is stretched

What happens when like poles are placed near each other?

• a. They repel each other.

• b. They first attract then repel each other

• c. They attract each other.

What is the use of a reference point?

• a. It tells the amount of force exerted.

• b. It helps us determine the distance of the object.

• c. It helps determine the direction of the object.

• d. both b and c

What makes sailboat move in the sea?

• a. wind

• b. running water

• c. gravity

• d. magnets

Which statement if FALSE?

• a. Force can set things in motion

• b. Force cannot stop fast moving objects.

• c. Force can stop moving objects.

• d. Force can change the direction of moving objects.

When can we say that an object has moved?

• a. It stays in its position.

• b. Its position changes.

• c. It changes its reference point.

• d. None of the above

Which of the following objects will need greater force to move?

• a. a log of a tree

• b. a small plastic chain

• c. a thick Science book

• d. a plastic chair

What happened when force is applied to an object at rest?

• a. It will stay in motion.

• b. It will be at rest.

• c. It will move and change direction.

• d. It will not move.

When do you need friction?

• a. When pushing a cart.

• b. When sitting on a chair.

• c. When sleeping on the bed peacefully.