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3rd grade force and motion

Quiz by Lynn Richardson

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24 questions
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  • Q1
    Which of the following is an example of force?
    A person pushing a cart
    A person drawing a picture
    A person reading a book
    A person eating an apple
    30s
  • Q2
    What happens when you use a force to push an object?
    It can make the object turn into a different object
    It can make the object move
    It can make the object float in the air
    It can make the object disappear
    30s
  • Q3
    What is the definition of gravity?
    The force that makes objects float in the air
    The force that pushes objects away from each other
    The force that makes objects change shape
    The force that pulls objects towards each other
    30s
  • Q4
    Which of the following is an example of motion?
    A pencil falling off a table
    A bicycle moving along a road
    A tree standing still in a garden
    A book sitting on a shelf
    30s
  • Q5
    What is the effect of applying a force to an object?
    It can make the object float in the air
    It can make the object disappear
    It can make the object change color
    It can make the object move, speed up, slow down, or change direction
    30s
  • Q6
    Which of the following is an example of a balanced force?
    A person throwing a ball
    A person pushing a heavy box up a hill
    A person holding a book still in their hands
    A person riding a bicycle downhill
    30s
  • Q7
    What is the definition of motion?
    The force that opposes motion
    The force that makes objects change shape
    The action or process of moving or being moved
    The force that pulls objects towards each other
    30s
  • Q8
    Which of the following is an example of a push?
    A child pushing a swing
    A child jumping off a swing
    A child sitting on a swing
    A child pulling a wagon
    30s
  • Q9
    What is a fulcrum?
    A point on which a lever pivots
    A tool used to measure length
    A type of tree found in the rainforest
    A scientific unit for measuring temperature
    30s
  • Q10
    Which of the following is an example of a lever in everyday life?
    A pencil
    A soccer ball
    A backpack
    A see-saw
    30s
  • Q11
    What is the purpose of a fulcrum in a door?
    To provide a point of rotation for the door to open and close
    To measure the height of the door
    To determine the color of the door
    To lock the door securely
    30s
  • Q12
    What is the lever part that exerts force called?
    Balance
    Fulcrum
    Effort
    Load
    30s
  • Q13
    How does a pulley make it easier to lift heavy objects?
    By making the object lighter.
    By reducing the effort required.
    By using electricity.
    By increasing the weight of the object.
    30s
  • Q14
    What is the main purpose of a pulley?
    To lift or lower objects.
    To create music.
    To provide light.
    To cut through materials.
    30s
  • Q15
    Which of the following is an example of a pulley?
    A classmate's lunchbox.
    A flagpole with a rope and pulley system.
    A soccer ball.
    A pencil sharpener.
    30s

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