Physics Quiz: Understanding Motion

What makes objects move?

• Magic

• Force

• Wishes

• Colors

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What is a force?

• A type of animal

• A push or pull that may make something move

• A kind of food

• A type of weather

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Why does a water balloon pop when you step on it but a watermelon doesn’t pop when you step on it?

• The water balloon is stronger than the watermelon.

• The watermelon is smaller than the water balloon.

• The water balloon bursts easily.

• The watermelon is filled with air.

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What was special about the one final rubber band that caused the watermelon to burst?

• It was made of metal.

• It was the last one needed to add enough pressure.

• It was larger than the others.

• It was a different color.

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What does the word "pull" mean?

• To move an object toward you

• To push an object away from you

• To throw an object

• To drop an object

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What does the word "push" mean?

• To move an object away from you

• To move an object towards you

• To hold an object still

• To throw an object

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What happens when force is applied to something?

• It changes color

• It makes a sound

• It moves

• It disappears

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What is an example of using force to push something?

• Pulling a wagon

• Closing a door

• Sitting on a chair

• Eating an apple

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What is an example of using force to pull something?

• Throwing a ball

• Pushing a car

• Pulling a wagon

• Kicking a ball

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What type of force is used when a person throws a ball?

• Human Force

• Magnetism

• Gravity

• Friction

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