Force

What happens to a stationary ball when you push it gently?

• It jumps up.

• It disappears.

• It stays still.

• It rolls a short distance.

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What is inertia of rest?

• The ability to change direction quickly.

• The force that stops an object.

• The resistance to change from a state of rest.

• The tendency of an object to keep moving.

Which type of motion involves moving back and forth?

• Rotatory motion

• Translatory motion

• Oscillatory motion

• Curvilinear motion

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What does friction do to a moving object?

• Speeds it up.

• Stops it immediately.

• Makes it fly.

• Slows it down.

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How is force measured using a spring balance?

• By measuring the stretch of the spring.

• By observing the color of the spring.

• By weighing the spring.

• By counting the number of springs.