Push or Pull? (Forces & Motion Basics)
What is a force?
A. A direction of sunlight
B. A push or pull
C. A magnetic field
D. A type of energy
B. A push or pull
What happens to an object when forces are balanced?
A. It changes direction
B. It speeds up
C. It slows down
D. It stays still or moves at a steady speed
D. It stays still or moves at a steady speed
What does friction do?
A. Speeds up objects
B. Stops gravity
C. Slows or stops motion
D. Pulls objects upward
C. Slows or stops motion
What does gravity always do?
A. Push upward
B. Pull toward Earth's center
C. Stop motion
D. Move objects sideways
B. Pull toward Earth's center
What is a pattern of motion?
A. Random movement
B. A force acting on an object
C. A movement that repeats or can be predicted
D. A line of direction
C. A movement that repeats or can be predicted
What happens to an object when a stronger force is applied?
A. It moves slower
B. It moves faster or farther
C. It stops completely
D. It changes shape
B. It moves faster or farther
Which situation shows unbalanced forces?
A. A book sitting on a shelf
B. A ball rolling faster after being pushed
C. A person standing still
D. A car parked on flat ground
B. A ball rolling faster after being pushed
Which surface would have the most friction?
A. Ice
B. Smooth tile
C. Carpet
D. Glass
C. Carpet
Why does a ball roll down a hill?
A. Friction pushes it
B. Air lifts it
C. Gravity pulls it
D. Heat moves it
C. Gravity pulls it
Which motion repeats in a pattern?
A. A car stopping suddenly
B. A swing moving back and forth
C. A falling rock
D. A plane taking off
B. A swing moving back and forth
Which of these shows energy transfer ?
A. A chair sitting still
B. A ball being kicked
C. A light turned off
D. A tree blowing in the wind
B. A ball being kicked.
Two students push a box in opposite directions with the same force. What happens?
A. The box moves left
B. The box moves right
C. The box doesn’t move
D. The box spins
C. The box doesn’t move
Why does a marble roll farther on tile than on carpet?
A. Tile is smoother, so less friction
B. Tile pushes harder
C. Carpet is lighter
D. Gravity is stronger on tile
A. Tile is smoother, so less friction
What happens to an object’s speed when a ramp is made steeper?
A. It slows down
B. It stays the same
C. It speeds up
D. It stops halfway
C. It speeds up
Which type of motion describes a fan blade?
A. Straight line
B. Back and forth
C. Circular motion
D. Up and down
C. Circular motion
A toy car slows down as it rolls across the floor. What force is causing this?
A. Gravity
B. Friction
C. Magnetism
D. Air pressure
B Friction
If a soccer ball changes direction after being kicked, the forces are—
A. Balanced
B. Equal
C. Unbalanced
D. Magnetic
C. Unbalanced
If friction increases, what happens to motion?
A. Motion increases
B. Motion stays the same
C. Motion decreases
D. Motion becomes random
C. Motion decreases
Which two forces act on a skateboard going down a hill?
A. Friction and gravity
B. Gravity and magnetism
C. Air pressure and balance
D. Friction and light
A. Friction and gravity
Why do scientists study patterns of motion?
A. To predict future motion
B. To stop friction
C. To make things heavier
D. To remove energy
A. To predict future motion
When you push a shopping cart, what causes it to move forward?
A. Energy transfer from your hands
B. Wind pushing the cart
C. The weight of the cart
D. Gravity pulling forward
A. Energy transfer from your hands
Which statement is true about unbalanced forces?
A. They cause a change in motion
B. They always act upward
C. They cancel each other out
D. They have no effect on objects
A. They cause a change in motion
What would help a sled move faster down a hill?
A. More friction
B. A rougher surface
C. Less friction
D. A heavier sled
C. Less friction
How does slope affect speed?
A. Steeper slope = faster speed
B. Slope doesn’t matter
C. Slope slows objects down
D. Only friction affects speed
A. Steeper slope = faster speed
A swing moves forward and backward every 3 seconds. What can you predict about its next motion?
A. It will stop
B. It will move in a circle
C. It will move backward again
D. It will fall straight down
C. It will move backward again