Physics Quiz

What is the effect of an applied force on an object?

• It can cause the object to move, slow down, or change direction

• It changes the color of the object

• It makes the object lighter

• It decreases the size of the object

Can you identify an example of the force of gravity from the following options?

• Kicking a soccer ball

• Water falling from a shower head

• Pushing a heavy box across the floor

• Pulling a sled up a hill

What is the role of friction in the motion of a soccer ball?

• It helps the ball to speed up

• It ensures the ball moves in a straight line

• It slows down the ball until it stops completely

• It makes the ball bounce

Which of Newton's laws suggests that a soccer ball will remain in its state of rest until a force is applied?

• Newton’s First Law

• Newton’s Second Law

• Newton’s Third Law

• Newton’s Fourth Law

If you're playing tug-of-war, which factor about the adults makes them a good choice for your team?

• They are taller

• They are faster

• Their larger mass could apply more force

• They have more knowledge

According to Newton’s Second Law, what would be needed to accelerate a bowling ball, considering its higher mass?

• Less force compared to a soccer ball

• More force compared to a soccer ball

• The same force as a soccer ball

• No force is needed

In the context of Newton's Third Law, why would it hurt to kick a heavy bowling ball?

• Because the ball pushes back against your foot with the same force that your foot pushes onto the ball

• Because the ball is very smooth

• Because the ball is too large

• Because the ball is too high to reach

If a truck and a golf cart collide, why would the golf cart be pushed back much further?

• Because the golf cart is lighter in color

• Because the golf cart has a smaller mass

• Because the golf cart is traveling faster

• Because the golf cart has larger wheels

How does friction affect the motion of a kid riding a scooter when they drag their foot on the sidewalk?

• It helps the scooter to go faster

• It causes the scooter to change direction

• It helps the scooter to slow down

• It causes the scooter to bounce

If you apply force to a book and push it across a desk, what will eventually cause it to stop?

• Applied force

• Gravity

• Friction

• Acceleration