3rd grade force and motion
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- Q1Which of the following is an example of force?A person pushing a cartA person drawing a pictureA person reading a bookA person eating an apple30s
- Q2What happens when you use a force to push an object?It can make the object turn into a different objectIt can make the object moveIt can make the object float in the airIt can make the object disappear30s
- Q3What is the definition of gravity?The force that makes objects float in the airThe force that pushes objects away from each otherThe force that makes objects change shapeThe force that pulls objects towards each other30s
- Q4Which of the following is an example of motion?A pencil falling off a tableA bicycle moving along a roadA tree standing still in a gardenA book sitting on a shelf30s
- Q5What is the effect of applying a force to an object?It can make the object float in the airIt can make the object disappearIt can make the object change colorIt can make the object move, speed up, slow down, or change direction30s
- Q6Which of the following is an example of a balanced force?A person throwing a ballA person pushing a heavy box up a hillA person holding a book still in their handsA person riding a bicycle downhill30s
- Q7What is the definition of motion?The force that opposes motionThe force that makes objects change shapeThe action or process of moving or being movedThe force that pulls objects towards each other30s
- Q8Which of the following is an example of a push?A child pushing a swingA child jumping off a swingA child sitting on a swingA child pulling a wagon30s
- Q9What is a fulcrum?A point on which a lever pivotsA tool used to measure lengthA type of tree found in the rainforestA scientific unit for measuring temperature30s
- Q10Which of the following is an example of a lever in everyday life?A pencilA soccer ballA backpackA see-saw30s
- Q11What is the purpose of a fulcrum in a door?To provide a point of rotation for the door to open and closeTo measure the height of the doorTo determine the color of the doorTo lock the door securely30s
- Q12What is the lever part that exerts force called?BalanceFulcrumEffortLoad30s
- Q13How 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
- Q14What is the main purpose of a pulley?To lift or lower objects.To create music.To provide light.To cut through materials.30s
- Q15Which 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