Physics and Forces Quiz

What is a force that can cause an object to move, stop, or change direction?

• Friction

• Gravity

• Force

• Speed

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Which force pulls objects toward Earth?

• Magnetism

• Friction

• Gravity

• Inertia

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What are forces called that cancel each other out and do not cause a change in motion?

• Unbalanced Forces

• Balanced Forces

• Net Force

• Contact Forces

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What is the total force acting on an object after all forces are combined?

• Net Force

• Balanced Force

• Unbalanced Force

• Contact Force

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What involves using what you know and what you read to figure out new information?

• Prediction

• Draw Conclusion

• Observation

• Hypothesis

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What type of forces act without touching an object?

• Contact Forces

• Noncontact Forces

• Balanced Forces

• Unbalanced Forces

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What determines the direction and speed of motion?

• Net Force

• Inertia

• Friction

• Gravity

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According to Newton's First Law, what keeps an object at rest or in motion unless acted on by a force?

• Speed

• Inertia

• Friction

• Gravity

What does Newton's Second Law state about mass and force?

• Less mass requires more force

• More mass requires less force

• More mass requires more force

• Less mass requires less force

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What is an example of Newton's Third Law?

• A ball rolling down a hill

• A spring scale measuring force

• A soccer ball pushing back on your foot

• A car accelerating

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