Forces: Interactive Learning Quizzes for Year 6 Science

Question 1

What is a force?

Accepted Answer

Something that can change how an object moves

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Something that makes an object heavier

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Something that gives an object energy

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Something that only works on objects that are touching

Question 2

Which force needs two objects to touch to work?

Accepted Answer

Friction

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Gravity

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Magnetism

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Electromagnetism

Question 3

Which of these is NOT something that forces can do to objects?

Accepted Answer

Create them

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Move them

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Change their shape or size

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Stop them moving

Question 4

Which of these is not a force?

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Time

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A push

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A pull

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Gravity

Question 5

Which of these is NOT a physical force that can affect objects?

Accepted Answer

Thought

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Gravity

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Friction

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Magnetism

Question 6

Which of these is not a force?

Accepted Answer

Heat

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Gravity

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Friction

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Magnetism

Question 7

Which of these is not a force?

Accepted Answer

Heat

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Gravity

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Friction

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Magnetism

Question 8

What type of force do you use when you push a door open?

Accepted Answer

Contact force

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Gravity

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Magnetism

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Drag

Question 9

Which of these is NOT a force that can affect how objects move?

Accepted Answer

Happiness

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Gravity

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Friction

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Magnetism

Question 10

What is NOT a type of force?

Accepted Answer

Speed

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Gravity

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Magnetism

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Friction

Question 11

When you push a box across the floor, what force acts between the box and the floor?

Accepted Answer

Friction

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Gravity

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Magnetism

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Electrostatic force

Question 12

Which force can work between two objects that are not touching each other?

Accepted Answer

Gravity

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Friction

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Air resistance

Question 13

Which of these is not a force?

Accepted Answer

Elasticity

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Gravity

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Friction

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Magnetism

Question 14

What force causes objects to fall towards the ground?

Accepted Answer

Gravity

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Friction

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Air resistance

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Magnetism

Question 15

According to Newton's second law of motion, the force acting on an object is equal to its mass multiplied by its acceleration. Which equation correctly represents this relationship?

Accepted Answer

F = m * a

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F = m / a

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F = a / m

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F = a - m

Question 16

When forces act on an object in opposite directions, what is the overall force on the object?

Accepted Answer

The difference between the forces

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The total of the forces

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The average of the forces

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Zero

Question 17

Gravity is a force that pulls objects towards each other. When gravity acts on an object, what happens to it?

Accepted Answer

It falls towards the ground.

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It floats in the air.

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It moves sideways.

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It goes up into the air.

Question 18

What force makes it difficult to slide a book across a table?

Accepted Answer

Friction

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Gravity

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Magnetism

Question 19

When you push a box across the floor, what happens to its movement because of friction?

Accepted Answer

Friction makes the box move slower.

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Friction makes the box move faster.

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Friction has no effect on the box's movement.

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Friction makes the box change direction.

Question 20

Which of these is not a force?

Accepted Answer

Sound

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Gravity

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Friction

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Magnetism

Question 21

When you rub your hands together, what force causes them to warm up?

Accepted Answer

Friction

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Gravity

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Magnetism

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Electrostatic force

Question 22

When you pull on a rope during a game of tug-of-war, what type of force are you applying?

Accepted Answer

Contact force

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Magnetic force

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Gravitational force

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Elastic force

Question 23

When you throw a ball into the air, which force pulls it back down to the ground?

Accepted Answer

Gravity

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Friction

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Magnetism

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Air resistance

Question 24

Imagine you have a bag of marbles and a ruler. Design an experiment using these items to show how gravity affects objects.

Accepted Answer

Drop the marbles from different heights above the ground and measure the time it takes for them to reach the ground.

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Roll the marbles down a slope and measure the distance they travel.

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Suspend the marbles from the ruler using strings and measure the angle they make with the horizontal.

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Place the marbles on the ruler and measure the force needed to move them.

Question 25

Which of these is not a force?

Accepted Answer

Heat

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Gravity

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Friction

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Magnetism

Question 26

Which of these is NOT an example of pressure being used in daily life?

Accepted Answer

Lifting weights

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Hydraulic systems

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Air in tires

Question 27

Which of these is not a type of friction force?

Accepted Answer

Magnetic friction

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Static friction

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Sliding friction

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Rolling friction

Question 28

What does gravity do to objects on Earth?

Accepted Answer

Pulls them towards its center

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Pushes them away from its center

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Makes them float in the air

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Has no effect on them

Question 29

In a long jump competition, which force helps the athlete push off the ground and jump into the air?

Accepted Answer

Muscle force

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Gravity

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Friction

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Air resistance

Question 30

When an object falls through the air, how does air resistance affect its movement?

Accepted Answer

Air resistance slows down the object's fall.

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Air resistance makes the object fall faster.

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Air resistance makes the object fall in a straight line.

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Air resistance has no effect on the object's fall.

Question 31

It's important to use our knowledge of forces responsibly. What should we consider when thinking about the ethical use of forces?

Accepted Answer

Forces should be used responsibly, considering the potential consequences and impact on others.

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Only use forces for personal gain, even if it harms others.

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Forces can be used for any purpose, even if it involves harming others.

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The ethical implications of using forces are not important and can be ignored.

Question 32

How does the gravitational force acting on an object change as its distance from the center of a planet changes?

Accepted Answer

The force of gravity decreases as the distance increases.

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The force of gravity increases as the distance increases.

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The force of gravity remains constant regardless of the distance.

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The force of gravity increases linearly with the distance.

Question 33

What's the main difference between force and energy? Give examples to explain your answer.

Accepted Answer

Force is a push or pull that can change an object's motion, while energy is the ability to do work. For example, when you push a ball, you apply a force that changes its motion. When you lift a book, you do work against the force of gravity.

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Force and energy are the same thing, just described differently.

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Force is a scalar quantity, while energy is a vector quantity.

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Force is a measure of the amount of energy an object has.

Question 34

Air resistance is a force that opposes the movement of objects through the air. How does air resistance affect an airplane's flight?

Accepted Answer

Air resistance slows down the airplane.

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Air resistance helps the airplane fly.

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Air resistance has no effect on the airplane.

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Air resistance helps the airplane turn.

Question 35

Earthquakes cause strong shaking of the ground. How can engineers design buildings to withstand these forces?

Accepted Answer

Use strong and flexible materials

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Build on soft ground

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Make structures very tall

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Avoid using supports or reinforcements

Question 36

When using force, what is the most important thing to keep in mind?

Accepted Answer

The safety of others

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Getting what you want

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Solving all your problems

Question 37

Which of the following is not a force that we have studied in this unit?

Accepted Answer

Heat

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Gravity

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Friction

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Magnetism

Question 38

What force causes objects to fall towards the ground?

Accepted Answer

Gravity

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Magnetism

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Friction

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Air resistance

Question 39

Which of the following materials is magnetic?

Accepted Answer

Iron

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Plastic

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Wood

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Rubber

Question 40

Which force acts against the movement of objects?

Accepted Answer

Friction

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Gravity

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Magnetism

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Tension

Question 41

Which unit is used to measure force?

Accepted Answer

Newton

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Meter

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Kilogram

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Second

Question 42

What happens when two equal forces are acting on an object in opposite directions?

Accepted Answer

The object will not move.

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The object will move faster.

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The object will move slower.

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The object will change direction.

Question 43

Which of these is an example of a force?

Accepted Answer

Gravity

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Heat

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Light

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Sound

Question 44

Which force pulls objects toward the center of the Earth?

Accepted Answer

Gravity

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Friction

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Magnetism

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Electricity

Question 45

On which surface will an object slide more easily?

Accepted Answer

Smooth surface

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Rough surface

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Wet surface

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Dry surface

Question 46

What type of force attracts or repels magnets?

Accepted Answer

Magnetic force

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Gravitational force

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Frictional force

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Electrical force

Question 47

Which of the following is NOT a way to increase friction?

Accepted Answer

Adding lubricant

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Making the surface rougher

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Increasing the weight of the object

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Using a larger surface area

Question 48

A spacecraft can float in space because:

Accepted Answer

Balanced forces are acting on it

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There is no gravity acting on it

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It is not moving

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It is in a vacuum

Question 49

What is the unit of force in the metric system?

Accepted Answer

Newton (N)

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Kilogram (kg)

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Joule (J)

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Pascal (Pa)

Question 50

Which of the following forces is always present, even when objects are not moving?

Accepted Answer

Gravity

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Friction

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Magnetism

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Elasticity

Question 51

What force causes a ball to move when it is thrown?

Accepted Answer

Push

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Pull

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Gravity

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Friction

Question 52

Which force acts between objects without touching?

Accepted Answer

Magnetism

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Friction

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Gravity

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Tension

Question 53

How do forces influence the shape and evolution of celestial bodies like stars, planets, and galaxies?

Accepted Answer

Forces determine the shape and size of celestial bodies.

Answer

Forces determine the composition of celestial bodies.

Answer

Forces have no role in the evolution of celestial bodies.

Question 54

How does friction affect the movement of an object on a surface?

Accepted Answer

The object can stay still on a tilted surface.

Answer

The object moves faster.

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Friction only happens in liquids, not on solid surfaces.

Question 55

Which of these is an example of a force?

Accepted Answer

Gravity

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Heat

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Light

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Sound

Question 56

Which force pulls every object towards the Earth?

Accepted Answer

Gravity

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Friction

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Air resistance

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Magnetism

Question 57

Which force opposes the movement of objects?

Accepted Answer

Friction

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Gravity

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Magnetism

Answer

Tension

Question 58

What type of material is attracted to magnets?

Accepted Answer

Metal

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Wood

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Fabric

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Glass

Question 59

Which everyday item uses a magnet?

Accepted Answer

Fridge door

Answer

Calculator

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Television

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Computer mouse

Question 60

If you push an object with more force than its weight, what happens?

Accepted Answer

It moves quickly

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It moves slowly

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It stays still

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It breaks

Question 61

Which force has equal amounts of push and pull?

Accepted Answer

Balanced force

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Unbalanced force

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Contact force

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Non-contact force

Question 62

What unit measures force?

Accepted Answer

Newton

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Metre

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Second

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Kilogram

Question 63

Which of these is NOT a type of force?

Accepted Answer

Temperature

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Gravity

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Friction

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Magnetism

Question 64

What force pulls objects towards the ground?

Accepted Answer

Gravity

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Friction

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Magnetism

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Air resistance