Forces and Motion Quiz

What are forces?

• Pushes or pulls

• None of the above

• Pulls only

• Pushes only

Which force is an example of a pulling force?

• Net force

• Gravity

• Friction

What is friction?

• A force that stops motion

• A force that causes motion

• A force that opposes motion

What is the net force?

• The force that opposes motion

• The force that causes motion

• The combination of all forces acting on an object

What happens when forces acting on an object result in a zero net force?

• The object stays still

• The object continues moving

• The object moves faster

What can forces that do not sum to zero net force cause?

• Object to disappear

• Changes in speed or direction of motion

• No change in motion

What is the main factor that determines whether an object stays still or moves?

• Color of the object

• Effects of multiple pushes or pulls

• Size of the object

What is the primary role of gravity as a force?

• To push objects

• To pull objects

• To stop objects

What is the effect of friction on the motion of an object?

• No effect on the object

• Slows down the object

• Speeds up the object

Net force zero means that all the forces are...?

• Balanced

• Unbalanced