Science Quiz on Measurement and Forces

What is the unit of measurement for length that is equal to one-tenth of a meter?

• Millimeter

• Centimeter

• Decimeter

• Kilogram

Which instrument is used to measure the thickness of small objects?

• Beam balance

• Micrometer

• Caliper

• Stopwatch

What is the term for the force that pulls objects towards the Earth?

• Friction

• Gravity

• Tension

• Pressure

What is the term for the amount of matter in an object?

• Weight

• Mass

• Volume

• Density

Which of the following is a measure of how much space an object occupies?

• Density

• Mass

• Weight

• Volume

What is the term for the upward force exerted by a fluid on an object immersed in it?

• Buoyant force

• Friction

• Tension

• Gravity

Which of the following describes a force that opposes the motion of an object?

• Gravity

• Friction

• Tension

• Support

What is the term for the rate of change of momentum?

• Velocity

• Pressure

• Energy

• Force

What is the SI unit for measuring mass?

• Gram

• Kilogram

• Milligram

• Liter

Which of the following is a type of motion where an object moves in a straight line at a constant speed?

• Oscillatory motion

• Uniform linear motion

• Centripetal motion

• Rotational motion