Force and Motion 2

Why should you open and close cabinets gently?

• To make them last longer

• To avoid hurting your hands or fingers

• To make them look nicer

• To keep them warm

What is friction?

• A) The sound between two objects

• B) The force between two rubbing surfaces

• C) The color of an object

• D) The smell of an object

What does it mean to pull an object?

• A) To push it away

• B) To move it toward you

• C) To leave it alone

• D) To paint it

What does friction do to moving objects?

• A) Makes them move faster

• B) Changes their color

• C) Slows them down

• D) Makes them dance

What happens to objects when the force of gravity pulls them?

• A) They float in the air

• B) They stay in one place

• C) They move toward Earth

• D) They turn invisible

What should you do when using sharp tools like scissors?

• A) Run around with them

• B) Give them to a baby

• C) Take extra care

• D) Throw them in the air

What can cause an object to start moving?

• A) A picture

• B) A song

• C) A force

• D) A dream

Which of these is NOT attracted by a magnet?

• A) A paper clip

• B) A metal spoon

• C) A plastic toy

• D) A nail

On which surface would a marble roll faster?

• A) On grass

• B) On a wooden floor

• C) In the air

• D) In water

How do you know if an object is in motion?

• A) If it is standing still

• B) If it changes color

• C) If its position changes in relation to a reference point

• D) If it is heavy