Understanding Forces Quiz

Which force is responsible for pulling objects towards the center of the Earth?

• Gravity

• Friction

• Tension

• Magnetic Force

What type of force is friction?

• Magnetic force

• Contact force

• Non-contact force

• Gravitational force

How does air resistance affect a parachutist?

• It makes them float

• It has no effect

• It slows them down

• It speeds them up

What happens when like poles of two magnets are brought close to each other?

• They attract

• They repel

• They stick together

• They have no effect

What is the role of up thrust in water?

• It pulls objects down

• It pushes objects sideways

• It pushes objects upwards

• It has no effect