Chapter 5 (Forces)

A force cannot move a stationary object.

• True
• False

A force can change the direction of a moving object.

• True
• False

Only a push can change the speed of a moving object.

• True
• False

A force can change the shape of an object.

• True
• False

An object will speed up, slow down or change direction only when a force acts on it.

• True
• False

Have a look at the photo.

How does a force change the movement of an object?

• The ball moves when we push or pull it.

• The ball stops moving when we catch it.

• The ball moves faster when we hit it.

• The ball will slow down when we press it.

Take a look at the photo.

How does a force change the movement of the object?

• The ball stops moving when we catch it.

• The ball will slow down when we press it

• The ball moves faster when we hit it.

• The ball moves when we push or pull it.

What type of force does he practice?

What type of force does he demonstrate?

When you stretch a rubber band, it becomes shorter.

• True
• False