Forces and Motion Learning Quizzes - Test Your Understanding

Question 1

When a force is applied to an object, what happens to it?

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It can start moving or change its motion

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Its shape changes

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It becomes heavier

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Nothing happens

Question 2

What happens to the speed of an object when a greater force is applied to it in the same direction?

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It increases

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It decreases

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It remains the same

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It reverses direction

Question 3

Which of the following everyday activities involves applying a force?

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Walking

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Sitting in a chair

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Eating a meal

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Sleeping

Question 4

What happens to the motion of an object when no force is acting on it?

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It will continue moving at the same speed and in the same direction

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It will slow down and eventually stop

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It will accelerate

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It will change direction

Question 5

A soccer ball is kicked across a field and eventually stops rolling. Which of Newton's Laws of Motion explains why the ball stops moving?

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An object at rest will stay at rest unless acted on by an unbalanced force.

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The acceleration of an object is directly proportional to the net force acting on the object, and inversely proportional to the mass of the object.

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For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.

Question 6

When two objects collide, which of the following forces is responsible for the change in their motion?

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Impact

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Friction

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Gravity

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Air resistance

Question 7

Which of the following scientists is famous for his laws of motion?

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Isaac Newton

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Albert Einstein

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Galileo Galilei

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Marie Curie

Question 8

Which of the following is an example of a balanced force?

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A book sitting on a table

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A car driving down the road

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A ball bouncing off a wall

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A rocket blasting off into space

Question 9

Which of the following machines uses a lever to lift heavy objects?

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Wheelbarrow

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Pulley

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Ramp

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Wedge

Question 10

Which of these is NOT a force?

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Speed

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Push

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Pull

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Gravity

Question 11

Which force pulls objects down to the ground?

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Gravity

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Push

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Pull

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Friction

Question 12

When you push a book across a table, which force is acting against your push?

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Friction

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Push

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Pull

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Gravity

Question 13

Can forces be applied to still objects?

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Yes

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No

Question 14

Which object experiences the strongest gravitational force?

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A building

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A marble

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A baseball

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A car

Question 15

Which situation involves balanced forces?

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Pushing a book across a table at a steady speed

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Kicking a ball

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Lifting a heavy bag

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Trying to push a stuck car

Question 16

Can forces be combined?

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Yes

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No

Question 17

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

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Gravity

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Friction

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Magnetism

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Air resistance

Question 18

Which force slows down or prevents objects from moving?

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Friction

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Push

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Pull

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Gravity

Question 19

Which of the following illustrates a push force in action?

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Kicking a ball

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Pulling a rope

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Rolling a ball

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Flipping a switch

Question 20

When a force is measured, what is the standard unit used?

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Newton

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Kilogram

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Meter

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Second

Question 21

Which of the following describes a situation where forces are balanced?

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Tugging on both sides of a rope with equal force

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A ball is rolling

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Kicking a soccer ball

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Dropping a book

Question 22

What is the key distinction between speed and velocity?

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Speed is a scalar quantity, while velocity is a vector quantity.

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Velocity is a scalar quantity, while speed is a vector quantity.

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Speed and velocity are both scalar quantities.

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Speed and velocity are both vector quantities.

Question 23

When you push a book across a smooth surface, what force acts against its motion?

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Friction

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Gravity

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Air resistance

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Inertia

Question 24

A ball is thrown upwards. What force causes it to come back down?

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Gravity

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Air resistance

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Inertia

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Friction

Question 25

A car is moving down the road. What force keeps it moving?

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Engine force

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Gravity

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Friction

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Air resistance

Question 26

A soccer ball is kicked by a player. What type of force is the player applying to the ball?

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Contact force

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Gravitational force

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Magnetic force

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Electrical force

Question 27

Which of the following is an example of a balanced force?

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A book resting on a table

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A person pushing a wall

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A car accelerating down a road

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A ball rolling down a hill

Question 28

A rocket is launched into space. What force is propelling the rocket upwards?

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Thrust

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Gravity

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Inertia

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Air resistance

Question 29

Which of the following is NOT a type of force?

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Heat

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Push

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Pull

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Friction

Question 30

What type of force is applied when you rub your hands together?

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Friction

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Push

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Pull

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Gravity

Question 31

What happens when two equal forces are applied to an object in opposite directions?

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The object will remain stationary.

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The object will move in different directions.

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The object will move toward the force with greater strength.

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The object will accelerate.

Question 32

Which surface would create the most friction?

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Sandpaper

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Ice

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Glass

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Wood

Question 33

What makes a ball roll down a hill?

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Gravity

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Push

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Pull

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Friction

Question 34

What is the difference between balanced and unbalanced forces?

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Balanced forces cancel each other out, while unbalanced forces do not.

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Unbalanced forces cancel each other out, while balanced forces do not.

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Balanced forces are stronger than unbalanced forces.

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Unbalanced forces are stronger than balanced forces.

Question 35

Which of the following is an example of a balanced force?

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Pushing a box with a force of 50 N in one direction and pulling it with a force of 50 N in the opposite direction.

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Kicking a soccer ball with a force of 100 N.

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A book resting on a table.

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A car driving down the road.

Question 36

Which of the following is NOT a type of force?

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Heat

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Friction

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Pull

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Push

Question 37

When you kick a soccer ball, what type of force are you applying to the ball?

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Push

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Gravity

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Friction

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Pull

Question 38

Which statement about friction is true?

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Friction opposes motion.

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Friction is not a force.

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Friction only occurs between two moving objects.

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Friction helps objects move faster.

Question 39

Which force pulls objects towards the center of the Earth?

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Gravity

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Push

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Pull

Question 40

What happens to the speed of an object when a force is applied in the opposite direction of its motion?

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It slows down.

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It changes direction.

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It stops moving.

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It speeds up.

Question 41

What is the unit of force?

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Newton

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Meter

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Second

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Kilogram

Question 42

Which device is used to measure force?

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Dynamometer

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Thermometer

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Anemometer

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Barometer

Question 43

A car is moving at a constant speed. Which force is acting on the car?

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Friction

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Push

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Gravity

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Pull

Question 44

Which action will increase the friction between two surfaces?

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Roughening the surfaces

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Decreasing the weight of the objects

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Lubricating the surfaces

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Smoothing the surfaces

Question 45

Which of these shows an example of a force making something start moving?

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A child kicking a soccer ball

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A hat hanging on a hook

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A lamp standing on the floor

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A book sitting still on a table

Question 46

Why is it harder to push a heavy box across a carpeted floor than across a smooth tiled floor?

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Friction

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Magnetism

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Electricity

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Gravity

Question 47

Which of these shows the force of gravity in action?

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An apple falling from a tree

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A balloon getting bigger with air

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A light bulb shining

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A magnet picking up a paperclip

Question 48

If you throw a ball straight up, what makes it fall back down?

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Gravity

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Pulling

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Pushing

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Friction

Question 49

A student pushes a toy car across a table. What happens to the car when the student stops pushing?

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The car slows down and stops.

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The car goes faster.

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The car keeps moving at the same speed.

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The car changes direction.

Question 50

Which of these objects would be easiest to move?

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A feather

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A chair

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A brick

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A desk

Question 51

What kind of force do you use when picking up paperclips with a magnet?

Accepted Answer

Magnetism

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Pushing

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Friction

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Gravity

Question 52

How does oiling a bicycle chain make it easier to ride?

Accepted Answer

It reduces friction.

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It makes the bicycle lighter.

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It increases gravity.

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It gives the bicycle more energy.