1. Force is .

a. the push or pull on an object

b. when an object changes position
c. a model built by an engineer
d. a force that works against motion

2. Which of the following is considered an invisible force?

a. Gravity
b. Friction
c. Air resistance
d. All of the above

3. The following are examples of vibrations, EXCEPT for .

a. sheet of paper on a desk
b. electric motors in motion
c. vocal cords talking
d. motions of engines

4. The force that pulls any two objects toward each other is .
a. gravity
b. length
c. volume
d. weight

5. Motion is
a. the push or pull of an object.
b. a force that works against motion.
c. a model built by an engineer.
d. when an object changes position.

6. A space shuttle started launching into space. It used a lot of force to fly up toward space. In which direction was
the opposite force going?
a. up
b. down
c. left
d. right

7. A force that resists motion created by objects rubbing together is .

a. gravity
b. friction
c. speed
d. force

8. The rate of change in distance an object travels in a given time describes its .
a. position
b. speed
c. frame of reference
d. energy

9. Term that describes a certain place.

a. position
b. motion
c. friction
 d. force

10. A roller coaster car goes up and down because it is moved by .

a. force
b. gravity
c. inertia
d. friction

11. A measure of the pull of gravity on objects.

a. gravity
b. volume
c. weight
d. height

12. You can change the position or direction of motion of an object by pushing it or pulling it.
a. True
b. False
c. maybe
d. None of the above

13. The idea that an object in motion will stay in motion unless an unbalanced force acts upon it.
a. work
b. inertia
c. gravity
d. kinetic energy

14.Which is a term for a change in an object's position over time?

a. Position
b. Motion
c. Sir Isaac Newton
d. Potential Energy

15. Which of the following is caused by the energy of motion?

a. resistor
b. friction
c. conductor
d. filament