Forces and Motion Quiz

What unit is used to measure mass?

• Newtons

• Grams

• Meters

• Kilograms

What pulls objects toward the center of the Earth?

• Magnetism

• Electricity

• Gravity

• Thrust

What is weight a measure of?

• The color of an object

• The shape of an object

• The temperature of an object

• The effect of gravity on an object

Weight is measured in...

• Liters

• Newtons

• Kilograms

• Celsius

Which force pushes an airplane forward?

• Gravity

• Lift

• Drag

• Thrust

Which force pulls the airplane down to Earth?

• Lift

• Gravity

• Drag

• Thrust

Which force helps the airplane go up?

• Drag

• Gravity

• Lift

• Friction

A force can change the ______ of an object.

• Color

• Taste

• Shape

• Age

Which of the following are forces acting on an airplane? (more than 1 answer)

• Lift

• Thrust

• Evaporation

• Drag

Which can affect whether an object floats or sinks? (more than 1 answer)

• Shape

• Size

• Color

• Mass