Basic Concepts of Force Quiz

What is the unit of force in the International System of Units (SI)?

• Joule

• Newton

• Watt

• Pascal

Force is a ______ that can cause an object to move, stop, or change direction.

• Scalar quantity

• Vector quantity

• Energy

• Mass

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

• Gravity

• Friction

• Magnetic force

• Electric force

Which type of force acts at a distance without direct contact?

• Friction

• Normal force

• Applied force

• Gravitational force

What force pulls objects toward the center of the Earth?

• Friction

• Magnetic force

• Gravitational force

• Buoyant force

If you push a box to the right, in which direction does friction act?

• Left

• Right

• Up

• Down

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

• Pushing a cart

• Kicking a ball

• Magnetic force

• Pulling a rope

A force that resists the motion of objects sliding against each other is called:

• Normal force

• Friction

• Gravity

• Tension

The force that opposes motion and is caused by air is called:

• Gravitational force

• Magnetic force

• Air resistance

• Buoyant force

If an object is at rest or moving at constant velocity, the forces acting on it are:

• Balanced

• Unbalanced

• Increasing

• Decreasing