Force and Motion 1

What is friction?

• A. The force between two rubbing surfaces

• B. Moving an object toward you

• C. Moving an object away from you

• D. Anything to which you compare the position of an object

How do you know if an object is in motion?

• B. When it is still

• A. When its position changes in relation to a reference point

• D. When it is on top of an object

• C. When it is beside an object

What is force?

• C. Anything to which you compare the position of an object

• B. The force between two rubbing surfaces

• D. Moving an object toward you

• A. A push or a pull

What can cause objects to start moving, stop moving, or change direction?

• D. Force

• C. Gravity

• B. Friction

• A. Wind

What is the force that opposes motion?

• A. Wind

• B. Gravity

• C. Friction

• D. Magnet

What can attract metals?

• B. Gravity

• D. Magnet

• A. Wind

• C. Friction

What is an example of motion?

• D. Bouncing

• C. Sleeping

• B. Running

• A. Sitting still

How can you describe an object's motion?

• B. Tall or short

• A. Fast or slow

• C. Heavy or light

• D. Red or blue

What should you do to use force safely and wisely at home?

• A. Run on wet floors

• B. Climb up tables

• D. Play near glass

• C. Open and close cabinets gently

Friction is a force that slows down moving thigs

• True

• False