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Which force makes it difficult to move the groceries across the floor when the grocery basket is full?

• gravity

• friction

• air resistance

• push

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Gravity is a force that attracts objects toward the Earth. Why does the little boy on the swing not fall to the Earth?

• Gravity does not exist in wooded areas.

• Air friction overcomes the force of gravity.

• The force of gravity is overcome by the tree branch holding up the swing.

• The little boys mass is less than the force of gravity.

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Which force takes place when a match is quickly struck against the top edge on the book of matches?

• friction

• gravity

• air resistance

• magnetism

Magnets can attract magnetic materials and attract and repel other magnets. Which diagram best shows why a magnet would repel magnetic materials?

• diagram A

• diagram B

• diagram B and C

• diagram A, B, and C

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Marc and his brother take turns mopping the floor in their father's pizzeria each night. Which force becomes weakened when the floor is wet?

• air resistance

• friction

• magnetism

• gravity

Which diagram below best demonstrates magnetic attraction between magnetic objects?

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Pick the correct word for the following definition:

tool that uses a magnetic needle to determine direction

• attract

• repel

• bar magnet

• compass

Pick the correct word for the following definition:

magnet which has the shape of a rectangular prism

• attract

• repel

• bar magnet

• compass

occurs when two opposite poles of two different magnets are turned towards each other

• attract

• repel

• bar magnet

• compass

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Pick the correct word for the following definition:

occurs when two like poles of two different magnets are turned towards each other

• attract

• repel

• bar magnet

• compass