1. Force is .

a. the push or pull on an object

b. when an object changes position
c. a model built by an engineer
d. a force that works against motion
2. When an unbalanced force acts on an object, the force .
a. changes the motion of the object
b. is cancelled by another force
c. does not change the motion of the object
d. is equal to the weight of the object
3. Which of the following is considered an invisible force?
a. Gravity
b. Friction
c. Air resistance
d. All of the above
4. When an object is in free fall, .
a. its speed stays the same
b. it decelerates
c. it accelerates
d. none of the above
5. Average speed is equal to .
a. distance/time
b. time/distance
c. distance + time
d. distance * time
6. If you were on the Moon, there would be a change in your .
a. weight and mass
b. weight
c. mass
d. volume
7. What does Newton's third law of motion state?
a. An object in motion stays in motion unless a force acts on it.
b. An object's acceleration (change in speed) depends on the mass of the object and the
amount of force applied on it.
c. An object at rest stays at rest unless a force acts on it.
d. Every action has an equal and opposite reaction.
e. Both A and C.
8. The weight of an object .
a. stays the same wherever the object is.
b. changes if the object is in motion.
c. stays the same as long as the object is in motion.
d. changes if the force of gravity changes.
9. Once something is still, it tends to .
a. start moving by itself
b. start moving easily
c. stay still even when forces are applied to it
d. stay still until a force is applied to it
10. What does Newton's first law of motion state?
a. An object in motion stays in motion unless a force acts on it.
b. An object's acceleration (change in speed) depends on the mass of the object and the
amount of force applied on it.
c. An object at rest stays at rest unless a force acts on it.
d. Every action has an equal and opposite reaction.
 e. Both A and C.
11. If an object is resting on a table with no motion, what two forces are acting on the object?
a. A force down from gravity and friction from the table.
b. A force up from the table and a force down from the atmosphere.
c. A force down from gravity and a force up from the table.
d. A force down from the atmosphere and a force up from gravity.
12. What is the force that pulls objects to the center of Earth called?
a. motion
b. friction
c. gravity
d. acceleration
e. force

13. This is required to move an object.

a. motion
b. friction
c. gravity
d. force
e. acceleration
14. When something changes position, it is in .
a. motion
b. friction
c. gravity
d. acceleration
e. force
15. A force is a or a that causes movement.
a. push, taste
b. push, pull
c. pull, run
d. pull, lift
16. A force can change the direction of a moving object.
a. True
b. False

17. What is a force?

a. a very loud noise
b. a push or pull upon an object

18. The greater the force, the less the change in the position of the object.
a. True
b. False

19. can be either a push or a pull.

a. Force
b. Operation
c. Motion
d. Plot
20. A force cannot change the shape of an object.
a. True
b. False

21. is a change of position.

a. Motion
b. Force
 c. Factors
d. Gravity
22. The dog is pulling on the leash. The boy is also pulling on the leash. Neither the dog or
the boy move.

Are the forces acting on the leash balanced or unbalanced?

a. balanced forces
b. unbalanced forces

23. Force that works against the movement of two objects is called .
a. friction
b. solar
c. mixing
d. burning
24. A boy kicks a soccer ball. The ball rolls away from him.

Are the forces acting on the ball balanced or unbalanced?

a. balanced forces
b. unbalanced forces

25. What affects the distance an object travels?

a. the amount of force used
b. how long it takes to travel
c. what time it is
26. can either be a push or a pull.
a. Friction
b. Force
c. Work
d. Matter
27. The woman pushes the shopping cart. The cart rolls forward.

Are the forces acting on the cart balanced or unbalanced?

a. balanced forces
b. unbalanced forces

28. How do you know if an object has changed position?

a. It is not visible anymore.
b. It looks bigger.
c. It is farther or closer from a reference point.
d. It is on top of a reference point.
29. The boy is pulling on a heavy wagon. The wagon does not move.

Are the forces acting on the wagon balanced or unbalanced?

a. balanced forces
b. unbalanced forces

30. The children are playing tug of war. They both pull on the rope.
The rope moves to the left.
Are the forces acting on the rope balanced or unbalanced?
a. balanced forces
b. unbalanced forces

31. Are the forces acting on the ball balanced or unbalanced?

a. balanced forces
b. unbalanced forces

32. Quinn accidentally drops his glass of cider. Gravity pulls the glass toward the floor.

Are the forces acting on the glass balanced or unbalanced?

a. balanced forces
b. unbalanced forces

33. It would probably be easiest to ride a bicycle across .

a. gravel
b. sand
c. the grass
d. a sidewalk

34. The boy pushes the door. The door moves.

Are the forces acting on the door balanced or unbalanced?

a. balanced forces
b. unbalanced forces

35. An apple falls off a tree. The force of gravity pulls the apple down toward the ground.

Are the forces acting on the apple balanced or unbalanced?

a. balanced forces
b. unbalanced forces

36. Some students found a big rock blocking the pathway. What type of force can they use to move
it?
a. gravity
b. magnetic
c. push and pull
d. wheel and axle

37. When two things are rubbed together, what kind of force does it produce?
a. stuck
b. pulling
 c. friction
38. What does the word "position" mean?
a. the speed of an object
b. the location of an object
c. the amount of space between objects

39. What are the two instruments that you use the force of pull to make music?
a. accordion and guitar
b. drums and piano
c. guitar and drums
d. piano and guitar
40. What does friction do to a piece of chalk?
a. It explodes
b. It melts
c. It wears down
41. A baseball lies on the floor. On what instance it will move?
a. When force acts on it
b. When it was pulled by gravity
c. When the area is dark
d. It will not move at all
42. A baseball lying on the floor will only move if it is pulled by gravity.
a. True
b. False

43. Speed is applied to push or pull an object.

a. True
b. False

44. is a pulling force that acts on all objects.

a. Oxygen
b. Gravity
c. Force
d. Landslide
45. The force that pulls two objects toward each other is called .
a. force
b. gravity
c. setting
46. A ball is lying on the floor. When will the ball move?
a. It will never move.
b. When a force acts on it.
c. When gravity pulls it.
d. When the lights are turned on.
47. How much you weigh depends on what force?
a. gravity
b. push/pull
c. weight scale
48. A change in an object's position is called .
a. position b. speed c. motion
49. How fast or slow an object is moving is its .
a. position b. speed c. motion
50. A push or a pull is a/an .
a.distance b. gravity c. force