Lesson T2.2.1
T2.2.1 Forces as pushes and pulls Quiz: KS3 Physics, Unit 2
20 questions
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The 20 questions
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What is a force?
- Stored energy
- Push or pull
- Total mass
- Constant speed
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What is the unit of force?
- Metre per second (m/s)
- Kilogram (kg)
- Joule (J)
- Newton (N)
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Which of the following is an example of a non-contact force?
- Air resistance
- Upthrust
- Friction
- Gravity
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What type of energy is stored when a spring is stretched?
- Thermal energy
- Chemical energy
- Elastic potential
- Gravitational potential
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A magnet pulls a paper clip without touching it. What is this force called?
- Non-contact force
- Friction
- Tension
- Contact force
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Which force arises when two surfaces rub against each other?
- Upthrust
- Gravity
- Magnetism
- Friction
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When a child pushes a shopping trolley, what is the push?
- A magnetic force
- A non-contact force
- A contact force
- Gravitational force
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A force of 15 N is applied to a box. What unit is the force measured in?
- Joules
- Metres per second
- Kilograms
- Newtons
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Squashing a sponge involves which type of force?
- Contact force
- Magnetic force
- Gravitational force
- Non-contact force
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How do forces always act between interacting objects?
- Only downwards
- In opposite pairs
- As random vectors
- As single forces
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A balloon sticking to a wall after being rubbed demonstrates which force?
- Gravitational force
- Magnetic force
- Tension
- Electrostatic force
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What force pushes against an object moving through water?
- Gravity
- Tension
- Magnetism
- Water resistance
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What energy store increases when a stretched spring is released?
- Chemical store
- Kinetic energy
- Thermal store
- Nuclear store
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What force from a shelf balances the weight of a resting stone?
- Friction
- Normal contact force
- Air resistance
- Tension
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What do we call a push or pull that can change an object's motion?
- Power
- Energy
- Force
- Mass
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Which of these is classified as a contact force?
- Gravity
- Air resistance
- Magnetism
- Static electricity
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Two equal and opposite pulls on a rope result in what net force?
- Zero net force
- Maximum acceleration
- Double force
- Unbalanced force
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What causes a moving tennis ball to change direction?
- Mass
- A force
- Density
- Volume
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What upward force holds a book stable on a table?
- Magnetic pull
- Friction
- Normal contact force
- Air resistance
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What type of force acts when you stretch a spring?
- Non-contact force
- Magnetic force
- Contact force
- Gravitational force
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