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Force and Motion Quiz
1. (Multiple Choice) What is a force?
A) A change in shape
B) A push or pull
C) A type of energy
D) A form of motion
2. (Short Answer) Describe one example of how force can set an object in motion.
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3. (Multiple Choice) Which of the following best defines motion?
A) A push or pull on an object
B) The change in position of an object
C) Resistance to force
D) The speed of an object
4. (Multiple Choice) Friction is a force that:
A) Speeds up motion
B) Works against motion when objects rub together
C) Pulls objects upward
D) Has no effect on motion
5. (Short Answer) What is resistance and how does it affect motion?
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6. Damien is testing his strength by throwing two balls as hard as he can. He throws the
basketball and it lands 10 feet away. If he throws the soccer ball with the same amount of
force, how far away will the soccer ball land?
A) 30 ft away
B) 5 ft away
C) 10 ft away
D) 20 ft away
7. (Multiple Choice) Force is measured by its:
A) Motion and energy
B) Strength and direction
C) Mass and weight
D) Shape and speed
8. (Short Answer) Give an example of how a force can change the shape of an object.
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9. (Multiple Choice) If more force is applied to an object, what happens?
A) Greater change in motion
B) No change in motion
C) Less change in motion
D) The mass increases
10. (Short Answer) Dahlia holds two rocks in her hands. One is heavy, and one is light. If she
throws them both with the same force, which one will be thrown further? Explain why.
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