Forces and Motion

How does the mass of an object affect the motion of an object?

• The greater the mass the less effect a force will have

• The greater the mass the greater the effect a force will have

• The less the mass the less effect a force will have

• It has no effect

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If two toy trucks are pushed with the same force, Which one will move the longest distance?

• The one with more mass

• The one with less mass

• The mass will make no difference

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What happens in a game of tug-a-war when both teams pull the rope with equal force and in opposite directions?

• The rope does not move

• Both teams move to the right

• Both teams move to the left

• Both teams fall down

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What force attracts some metals and it is a noncontact force?

• Push

• Pull

• Magnetism

• Friction

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A baseball pitcher throws a baseball. It does not reach the catcher. What should the pitcher do to make a ball reach the catcher?

• Increase the force used when throwing the ball

• Decrease the force used when throwing the ball

• Reduce the gravity exerted on the ball

• Increase the gravity exerted on the ball

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Why does a newly oiled machine work faster than a machine that hasn't been oiled?

• Oil reduces the friction between the parts

• Oil increases the friction between the parts

• Gravity acts more on an old machine

• Gravity acts more on a new machine

What should you do to make a toy car roll faster down a ramp?

• Push it with more force

• Push it with less force

• Remove the force of gravity

• Use magnetism to push it down

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Which is the best example of force?

• Pushing a shopping cart

• Drinking a glass of water

• Calling a friend on the phone

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Friction is a force that does what?

• Helps an object move faster

• Slows down or even stops the motion that is between two objects

• Makes more gravity

What is the definition of motion?

• The distance an object travels in a set amount of time

• A change in an objects position by pushing or pulling

• Where the object is located

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