Physics Concepts Quiz

What is direction?

• A push or a pull

• The path an object follows

• A change in the position of an object

• How fast an object is going

How is speed measured?

• By how far an object travels in a certain time

• By the weight of the object

• By the color of the object

• By the size of the object

What can a force do to an object?

• Make it change color

• Make it move faster or slower

• Make it disappear

• Make it grow larger

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What is needed to change an object's direction?

• Another force

• More speed

• A different color

• A larger size

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What is friction?

• A force that pulls objects toward each other

• A force that can slow things down when objects rub against each other

• A force that pushes objects away from each other

• A force that makes objects float

Why do objects fall to the ground when you let go of them?

• Because of friction

• Because of magnetism

• Because of gravity

• Because of air resistance

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What is magnetism?

• A force that pulls objects toward each other

• A force that can slow things down

• A force that can push or pull on some metal objects without touching them

• A force that makes objects float

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To push away is to:

• Attract

• Repel

• Pull

• Friction

A push or a pull is known as:

• Speed

• Gravity

• Friction

• Force

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A force that occurs when two objects rub against one another is called:

• Gravity

• Speed

• Friction

• Magnetism