Science Unit Test Questions

What is force?

• A type of energy

• Any push or pull that causes an object to move

• A type of sound

• A type of light

What is applied force?

• The force of gravity

• The force used when throwing a ball

• The force of friction

• The force of tension

What is spring force?

• The force made by a compressed or stretched spring

• The force of gravity

• The force of friction

• The force of tension

What is Newton's First Law of Motion also known as?

• Law of Gravity

• Law of Friction

• Law of Inertia

• Law of Tension

What happens when two equal forces act on an object in opposite directions?

• The object will move quickly.

• The object will not move.

• The object will spin.

• The object will change color.

What is an example of a balanced force?

• Kicking a soccer ball

• Sitting on a chair

• Throwing a ball

• Running

What does an unbalanced force do to an object?

• Changes the object's color

• Changes the object's position, speed, or direction

• Makes the object disappear

• Makes the object smaller

What is needed to move a heavy box?

• A small force

• A strong or large force

• No force

• A gentle push

What kind of force is used when petting a kitten?

• A very strong force

• A soft touch

• A hard push

• A pull

Which of the following is NOT a simple machine?

• Lever

• Screw

• Computer

• Wedge