Experimenting with Force Quiz

Which simple machine is used to lift a heavy object with less effort?

• Pulley

• Lever

• Wedge

• Screw

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What type of force is responsible for keeping the planets in orbit around the sun?

• Frictional force

• Gravitational force

• Magnetic force

• Elastic force

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Which of the following is NOT a type of simple machine?

• Pulley

• Inclined plane

• Spring

• Wheel and axle

What happens to the frictional force when the surface area of contact between two objects increases?

• When the surface is lubricated, what happens to the frictional force?

• It increases

• When the surface is perfectly smooth, what happens to the frictional force?

• It becomes zero

• When the weight of an object increases, what happens to the frictional force?

• It decreases

• When the surface area of contact increases, what happens to the frictional force?

• It remains the same

What is the primary force that acts against the motion of a car moving on a road?

• Gravitational force

• Frictional force

• Magnetic force

• Elastic force

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Which simple machine consists of a wheel with a rope or chain wrapped around it?

• Lever

• Pulley

• Wedge

• Screw

Which force opposes the motion of an object sliding on a surface?

• Tension

• Friction

• Gravity

• Normal force

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Match the following simple machines with their examples.

• Ramp

• Pulley

• Flagpole

• Inclined plane

• Seesaw

• Wheel and axle

• Doorknob

• Lever

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

• Gravitational force

• Magnetic force

• Frictional force

• Electric force

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A ball rolling on the ground gradually comes to a stop primarily due to (a)   force.

• Gravitational force
• Magnetic force
• Frictional force
• Tension force

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