Forces and Motion: Interactive Learning Quizzes for 6th Grade Science

Question 1

Which force prevents you from floating off the ground?

Accepted Answer

Gravity

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Friction

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Magnetism

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Air resistance

Question 2

Which of these is NOT a type of force?

Accepted Answer

Elasticity

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Gravity

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Friction

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Magnetism

Question 3

Which force always acts between two touching objects and works against their movement?

Accepted Answer

Friction

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Gravity

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Magnetism

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Tension

Question 4

A ball rolls down an inclined plane and onto a flat surface. What force causes the ball to slow down and eventually stop moving?

Accepted Answer

Friction

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Gravity

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Inertia

Question 5

Which of these is NOT a force that can affect how an object moves?

Accepted Answer

Temperature

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Gravity

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Friction

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT an effect of gravity?

Accepted Answer

Objects float in the air

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Objects fall towards the ground

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Objects orbit other objects

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Objects slide down inclined planes

Question 7

Question:

Define the difference between mass and weight. Explain how gravity influences both mass and weight.

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Mass is the amount of matter in an object, while weight is the force of gravity acting on that object.

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Mass and weight are identical, measuring the amount of matter in an object.

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Weight is the amount of matter in an object, while mass is the force of gravity acting on that object.

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Mass and weight are both measurements of the force of gravity acting on an object.

Question 8

A ball is rolling down a hill. How does friction affect the ball's motion? Describe how the ball's speed and direction change as it rolls.

Accepted Answer

Friction slows the ball down and changes its direction.

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Friction speeds the ball up and keeps it moving in a straight line.

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Friction has no effect on the ball's motion.

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Friction speeds the ball up and changes its direction.

Question 9

Science is always changing. What are some limitations of our current understanding of force and motion? How does ongoing research help us learn more?

Accepted Answer

Research helps us improve our understanding of force and motion and explore new ideas.

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We know everything there is to know about force and motion.

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Research doesn't help us learn more about force and motion.

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We know enough about force and motion for now.

Question 10

A car is driving in a circular path on a flat road. Which force keeps the car moving in a circle?

Accepted Answer

Centripetal force

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Gravity

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Friction

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Air resistance

Question 11

When you stand on a bathroom scale, what force are you primarily measuring?

Accepted Answer

The force of gravity pulling down on you

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The mass of your body

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The force of your feet pushing up on the scale

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The amount of air resistance acting on your body

Question 12

Two forces, one of 20 N and the other of 30 N, are applied to an object at a 90-degree angle to each other. What is the magnitude and direction of the net force acting on the object?

Accepted Answer

36.06 N, 45 degrees

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10 N, 45 degrees

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20 N, 30 degrees

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20 N, 45 degrees

Question 13

An object is moving in a circle. Which force keeps the object moving in a circle?

Accepted Answer

Centripetal force, directed towards the center of the circle

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Centrifugal force, directed away from the center of the circle

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Gravitational force, directed perpendicular to the direction of motion

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Frictional force, directed parallel to the direction of motion

Question 14

According to Newton's third law of motion, what happens when you push against a wall?

Accepted Answer

The wall pushes back on you with the same force.

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The wall moves away from you.

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You move away from the wall.

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Nothing happens.

Question 15

How do gravity, buoyancy, and pressure interact to determine whether an object floats or sinks in a fluid?

Accepted Answer

Gravity pulls down, buoyancy pushes up, and pressure affects equilibrium.

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Buoyancy is the only force acting on an object in a fluid.

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Gravity pulls down, pressure pushes up, and buoyancy is exerted by the object.

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Gravity and buoyancy are the same force, and pressure is unrelated to buoyancy.

Question 16

Who were the scientists that made significant contributions to the development of the laws of motion?

Accepted Answer

Isaac Newton and Galileo Galilei

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Albert Einstein

Question 17

To reduce the force of wind on a skyscraper, which engineering solution would be most effective?

Accepted Answer

Design the building with a streamlined shape.

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Install shock absorbers around the building.

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Attach wind turbines to the building.

Question 18

Which force does NOT significantly influence an airplane's flight?

Accepted Answer

Friction

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Lift

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Drag

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Thrust

Question 19

When an object moves across a surface, what happens to its motion if the friction between the object and the surface increases?

Accepted Answer

The object's speed decreases.

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The object's speed increases.

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The object changes direction.

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The object's motion is unaffected.

Question 20

When an object moves in a circular path, which statement about the forces acting on it is correct?

Accepted Answer

The force needed to keep the object moving in a circle (centripetal force) always points towards the center of the circle.

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The total force acting on the object is always zero.

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The centripetal force is always stronger than the force of gravity.

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The centripetal force is always a contact force.

Question 21

To reduce the impact of strong winds on a skyscraper, which design feature would be most effective?

Accepted Answer

Design the building with a streamlined shape.

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Increase the building's height.

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Use a material with a higher coefficient of friction for the building's exterior.

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Install wind turbines on the roof of the building.

Question 22

Who among these scientists played a crucial role in developing the laws of motion?

Accepted Answer

Isaac Newton and Galileo Galilei

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Albert Einstein and Marie Curie

Question 23

Who is known as the 'Father of Modern Physics' and is famous for their groundbreaking work on forces and motion?

Accepted Answer

Isaac Newton

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Albert Einstein

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Galileo Galilei

Question 24

In a tug-of-war, two teams pull on a rope with equal force in opposite directions. What will happen to the rope?

Accepted Answer

The rope will stay still.

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The rope will move towards the team pulling harder.

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The rope will move randomly.

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The rope will snap.

Question 25

According to Newton's First Law of Motion, an object at rest will remain at rest unless acted upon by an outside force. This law is known as:

Accepted Answer

Law of Inertia

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Law of Motion

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Law of Gravity

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Law of Conservation of Energy

Question 26

Which type of object is attracted to magnets?

Accepted Answer

Paper clips

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Wood

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Plastic

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Glass

Question 27

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

Accepted Answer

The pull of Earth's gravity on the Moon

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The friction between a car's tires and the road

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The air resistance acting on an airplane in flight

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The magnetic force between two magnets

Question 28

The acceleration due to gravity on Earth is approximately:

Accepted Answer

9.8 meters per second squared

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5 meters per second squared

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19.6 meters per second squared

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29.4 meters per second squared

Question 29

A car traveling at a constant speed has:

Accepted Answer

Momentum

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Force acting on it

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Mass

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Acceleration

Question 30

What force pulls objects towards the center of the Earth?

Accepted Answer

Gravity

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Friction

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Magnetism

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Air resistance

Question 31

Why does a ball rolling on a flat surface eventually stop?

Accepted Answer

Friction

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Gravity

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Magnetism

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Air resistance

Question 32

Which of these materials is magnetic?

Accepted Answer

Iron

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Wood

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Plastic

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Rubber

Question 33

What is acceleration directly proportional to?

Accepted Answer

Force applied to the object

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Mass of the object

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Distance traveled by the object

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Time taken to travel the distance

Question 34

What always exists as an equal and opposite pair?

Accepted Answer

Force

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Motion

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Energy

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Mass

Question 35

What device changes motion into electrical energy?

Accepted Answer

Generator

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Battery

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Motor

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Transformer

Question 36

What energy does a roller coaster car have at the top of a hill?

Accepted Answer

Only potential energy

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Only kinetic energy

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Equal amounts of kinetic and potential energy

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No energy

Question 37

Which of the following is not a force?

Accepted Answer

Time

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Gravity

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Friction

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Magnetism

Question 38

Which force pulls objects towards the center of the Earth?

Accepted Answer

Gravity

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Friction

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Magnetism

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Air resistance

Question 39

What force opposes the motion of an object?

Accepted Answer

Friction

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Gravity

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Magnetism

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Centrifugal force

Question 40

What is the unit of measurement for force?

Accepted Answer

Newton

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Joule

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Kilogram

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Meter

Question 41

Which law of motion states that an object at rest will remain at rest unless acted upon by an unbalanced force?

Accepted Answer

Newton's First Law

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Newton's Second Law

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Newton's Third Law

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Law of Universal Gravitation

Question 42

What is the relationship between force, mass, and acceleration according to Newton's Second Law of Motion?

Accepted Answer

Force equals mass multiplied by acceleration

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Mass equals force divided by acceleration

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Acceleration equals force multiplied by mass

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Acceleration equals mass divided by force

Question 43

What is the difference between speed and velocity?

Accepted Answer

Speed only measures the distance traveled, while velocity measures both distance and direction.

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Velocity only measures the distance traveled, while speed measures both distance and direction.

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Speed and velocity are the same concept.

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Speed is measured in kilometers per hour, while velocity is measured in meters per second.

Question 44

Force is defined as the push or pull on an object, while acceleration is the rate at which an object's velocity changes over time. How are these two quantities related, considering the factor of mass?

Accepted Answer

Acceleration is directly proportional to force and inversely proportional to mass.

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Force is directly proportional to acceleration.

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Force is inversely proportional to acceleration and mass.

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Acceleration is directly proportional to mass and inversely proportional to force.

Question 45

Which force pulls objects towards each other?

Accepted Answer

Gravity

Answer

Friction

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Magnetism

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Electricity

Question 46

Which force attracts magnets to each other?

Accepted Answer

Magnetic force

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Electrical force

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Gravitational force

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Frictional force

Question 47

What law states that an object at rest will stay at rest unless pushed or pulled by a force?

Accepted Answer

Newton's first law of motion

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Newton's second law of motion

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Newton's third law of motion

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Law of conservation of energy

Question 48

According to Newton's second law of motion, what factor determines how quickly an object accelerates?

Accepted Answer

Net force acting on the object

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Mass of the object

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Velocity of the object

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Weight of the object

Question 49

A car moving at 60 miles per hour stops in 5 seconds. What is the car's acceleration?

Accepted Answer

-12 miles per hour per second

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12 miles per hour per second

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-12 miles per hour

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12 miles per hour

Question 50

In a collision, what quantity remains constant?

Accepted Answer

Momentum

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Kinetic energy

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Force

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Velocity

Question 51

What is the unit of measurement for force in science?

Accepted Answer

Newton

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Kilogram

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Meter

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Second

Question 52

Which force pulls objects towards each other, regardless of their size or distance?

Accepted Answer

Gravity

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Friction

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Magnetism

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Tension

Question 53

What force opposes the motion of objects touching or sliding against each other?

Accepted Answer

Friction

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Gravity

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Inertia

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Tension

Question 54

According to Newton's First Law of Motion, an object at rest will remain at rest unless acted upon by an unbalanced force. True or False?

Accepted Answer

True

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False

Question 55

Which of the following equations correctly represents Newton's Second Law of Motion?

Accepted Answer

F = ma

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F = m/a

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a = F/m

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a = m/F

Question 56

What force is responsible for keeping an object moving in a circular path?

Accepted Answer

Centripetal force

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Gravity

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Centrifugal force

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Friction

Question 57

The fundamental unit of force in the International System of Units is the:

Accepted Answer

Newton

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Kilogram

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Meter

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Second

Question 58

A book sitting on a table is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Static equilibrium

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A balanced force

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An unbalanced force

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Dynamic equilibrium

Question 59

Forces that do not accelerate the object they act upon are:

Accepted Answer

Balanced forces

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Unbalanced forces

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Gravity

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Friction

Question 60

The force that slows down moving objects is called:

Accepted Answer

Friction

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Gravity

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Air resistance

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Magnetism

Question 61

Who revolutionized our understanding of forces and motion, shaping the foundations of modern science?

Accepted Answer

Newton

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Aristotle

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Galileo

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Einstein

Question 62

How can you determine the spring constant of a spring using an experiment?

Accepted Answer

Suspend various masses from the spring and measure the resulting displacement.

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Stretch the spring to different lengths and measure the required force.

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Release a ball onto the spring and measure how high it bounces.

Question 63

Which of the following is NOT a type of force?

Accepted Answer

Temperature

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Magnetism

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Gravity

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Friction

Question 64

Which force pulls objects towards the center of the Earth?

Accepted Answer

Gravity

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Magnetism

Answer

Friction

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Electricity