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Science
Forces

Starter quiz

  • Which kind of force pulls objects down towards Earth's surface?
    • friction force
    • magnetic force
    • gravitational force  ✓
    • lift force
  • The force that acts when surfaces grip or rub against each other is called ______.
    • 'friction' ✓
  • Which is the correct name for the force that makes things float in water?
    • gravity
    • thrust
    • upthrust  ✓
    • water resistance
  • What do forces do? Forces cause objects to ______ their speed, direction of motion or shape.
    • 'change' ✓
  • Which of these forces only acts when the two objects are touching?
    • The force of one magnet attracting an iron nail.
    • The force of one magnet repelling another magnet.
    • The gravitational force of planet Earth on a ball thrown in the air.
    • The force exerted by a foot kicking a football.  ✓
  • What is the best way of describing this force?
    What is the best way of describing this force?
    • The force of the foot.
    • The force of the ball.
    • The force of the foot on the ball.  ✓
    • The force between the foot and the ball.
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