Question 1

Which best describes a force?

Accepted Answer

A push or pull on an object

Answer

A type of energy

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The weight of an object

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The speed of an object

Question 2

Which of the following is a long-range force?

Accepted Answer

Gravity

Answer

Friction

Answer

Applied force

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Tension

Question 3

A force that requires touching an object is called:

Accepted Answer

Contact force

Answer

Long-range force

Answer

Magnetic force

Answer

Gravitational force

Question 4

The tendency of an object to resist changes in motion is called:

Accepted Answer

Inertia

Answer

Acceleration

Answer

Friction

Answer

Velocity

Question 5

Newton’s First Law is also known as the Law of:

Accepted Answer

Inertia

Answer

Gravity

Answer

Reaction

Answer

Acceleration

Question 6

If the net force acting on an object is zero, the object will:

Accepted Answer

Stay at rest or move at constant velocity

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Always speed up

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Always stop

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Move in a circle

Question 7

Which force causes a sliding book to eventually stop?

Accepted Answer

Friction

Answer

Magnetic force

Answer

Inertia

Answer

Gravity

Question 8

Why do passengers move forward when a car suddenly stops?

Accepted Answer

Inertia keeps them moving

Answer

The car pushes them forward

Answer

Friction pulls them forward

Answer

Gravity pulls them forward

Question 9

Which situation shows static friction?

Accepted Answer

Pushing a heavy box before it moves

Answer

Bowling

Answer

Ice skating

Answer

A fish swimming

Question 10

Rolling friction occurs when:

Accepted Answer

A bowling ball rolls down the lane

Answer

A book slides on a table

Answer

A magnet attracts metal

Answer

Air slows down a car