Forces in Our Everyday Lives: TEKS 6.7A

Which of the following best describes how gravity affects objects on Earth?

• It pushes objects away from the Earth's surface.

• It pulls objects towards the Earth's center.

• It has no effect on objects at rest.

• It only affects objects in motion.

A book is sliding across a table and eventually comes to a stop. Which force is primarily responsible for stopping the book?

• Gravity

• Magnetism

• Friction

• Applied force

Which of the following scenarios is an example of an applied force?

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How does friction affect the motion of a bicycle when the brakes are applied?

• It increases the speed of the bicycle.

• It decreases the speed of the bicycle.

• It has no effect on the bicycle's speed.

• It changes the direction of the bicycle.

Which force is responsible for keeping a satellite in orbit around the Earth?

• Friction

• Magnetism

• Gravity

• Applied force

Which of the following is an example of a normal force?

• The force of a magnet on a refrigerator door

• The force of a book resting on a table

• The force of wind pushing a sailboat

• The force of a car accelerating on a road

If a magnet is placed near a pile of iron nails, what force will act on the nails?

• Gravity

• Friction

• Magnetism

• Normal force

Which of the following best explains why a ball thrown in the air eventually falls back to the ground?

• The ball loses energy.

• Gravity pulls the ball down.

• Friction stops the ball.

• The ball's speed decreases.

What type of force is exerted by a person when they lift a box off the ground?

• Normal force

• Frictional force

• Applied force

• Gravitational force

Which force is acting on a car parked on a hill to prevent it from sliding down?

• Gravity

• Friction

• Magnetism

• Applied force