2025 Force & Motion Test

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Match the following terms and definitions

Draggable item		Corresponding Item
a push or pull applied to an object		A. Work
Unit for measuring work		B. Force
The category of force in which the 2+ interacting objects are not physically touching yet a push or pull force is able to be exerted from one to the other.		C. Net Force
When the force acting on an object results in the object's movement in the direction of the applied force		D. Joule
The sum of the total forces acting on an object		E. Newton
The category of force in which the object that is applying the force is physically touching the object receiving the force (or physically touching something connected to the object that is receiving the force.)		F. Contact Force
Unit for measuring force		G. Action at a distance Force

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Match the picture to the MAIN type of force it is illustrating

Draggable item		Corresponding Item
Sledding or sliding into first are examples of ______		Spring Force
The force that holds an atom together is		Tension Force
The man moves up and down because of the ___________ in the pogo stick		Applied Mechanical Force
The baby, sitting inside the car seat (resting/not moving) and the book, sitting on the table are both examples of ______		Normal Force
The force that pulls us to the earth and causes a ball to fall to the ground when it's thrown is _____		Frictional Force
The bucket is being moved by ____		Electromagnetic Force
The lawnmower is exerting ____ on the grass		Gravitational Force
The force that causes the nails to stick to the magnet is _________		Magnetic Force

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210 joules of work were needed and a force of 30 Newton's was applied in order to lift a paint can, by rope, to a roof. How many meters was the paint can lifted? 

The paint can was lifted  __________  meters 

A LARGE 18-wheeler/tractor-trailer and a SMALL Mini Cooper are both driving alongside each other on a highway, and both have to come to a stop because of an accident up ahead.

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The __________ has more inertia.

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Which of Newton's laws explains why the ball is sitting on the tee?

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Which of Newton's laws explains how the ball will move based on the way the bat contacts it once the batter swings?

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A grizzly bear is chasing you, its enormous mass would be most threatening. But if you zigzagged, its large mass would be to your advantage. Which of Newton's laws tells us this?

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The monkey cannot move the elephant due to it's mass. This is an example of Newton's _____ law of motion.

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The skateboarders push off one another's hands and roll apart. This picture is an example of Newton's ____ law of motion

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The driver is moving at 50mph and then slams on his brakes, causing him to move forward against his seatbelt. This is an example of Newton's ____ law of motion.

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Select ALL 4 of the forces that are at work in this picture

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What are the MAIN two contact forces involved in lifting the box?

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Normal Force
Buoyant Force
Spring Force
Friction Force
Gravitational Force
Tension Force
Applied Mechanical Force
Electrical (electrostatic) Force
Air Resistance
Magnetic Force

Contact Force
Non-Contact Force (Action at a Distance)

The dog is moving at a force of 30N and the boy is pulling back on the leash with a force of 21N

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The boy being pulled by his dog is an example of a __________ force.

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__________are equal and opposite forces on an object that results in no change in position, direction, or motion. 

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Only unbalanced forces can create motion

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When arrows are pointing in the same direction, you subtract to calculate the net force.

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Air Resistance is a type of Friction Force as they both work against the motion.

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Which force is NOT an opposing force (meaning it doesn't work against gravity or motion)

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Select all forces that are present in the following scenario of skydiving

A swimmer is doing the backstroke in the pool

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Which of Newton's laws explains why the swimmer's arms (pictured above) move one way and her body is propelled in the other direction?

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Newton's 1st Law of Motion is also called "The Law of _________"

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Drag and drop the words below to complete Newton's First Law of Motion. 

PLEASE NOTE:
Formative has upgraded and you can now use the same word multiple times (YAY).
Don't forget to read the attached hints.

"An object at_________  __________ at  ______________________   and an object in _____________________in ___________at the same _____________   unless __________   _________by an ______________________  __________  ."

Newton's Second Law of Motion is known as "The Law of ________________"

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Drag & Drop the terms below to complete Newton's Second Law of Motion. 

PLEASE NOTE: 
Formative has upgraded and you can now use the same word multiple times (YAY).
Don't forget to read the attached hints. 

Objects will _______________ in the ______________ of the applied __________ . The _________ of their _________________  is dependent upon the amount of __________  applied to an object’s _________ . The more _________ an object has, the _________ __________ required to_______________  it.

Newton's THIRD law is also known as "The Law of ___"

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Drag the terms to the correct area to complete Newton's third law. 

PLEASE NOTE:
Formative has upgraded and you can now use the same word multiple times (YAY).
Don't forget to read the attached hints.

For Every ___________  there is a _____________  that is __________  in __________  and _____________  in______________  

What is the total net force acting on the plane?

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The plane did 910,000 Joules of work. Based on the force (calculated in question 3), how far (in miles) did the plane travel?

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Which Person applied the most FORCE

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Which person is doing the most work?

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EXTRA CREDIT: List the 5 effects of force

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EXTRA CREDIT: Use the picture above to help you explain how all 3 of Newton's laws are in action when jumping on the trampoline.

Make sure you specify which law you're talking about as you explain.

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2025 Force & Motion Test

Match the following terms and definitions

Match the picture to the MAIN type of force it is illustrating

Which of Newton's laws explains why the ball is sitting on the tee?

Which of Newton's laws explains how the ball will move based on the way the bat contacts it once the batter swings?

A grizzly bear is chasing you, its enormous mass would be most threatening. But if you zigzagged, its large mass would be to your advantage. Which of Newton's laws tells us this?

The monkey cannot move the elephant due to it's mass. This is an example of Newton's _____ law of motion.

The skateboarders push off one another's hands and roll apart. This picture is an example of Newton's ____ law of motion

The driver is moving at 50mph and then slams on his brakes, causing him to move forward against his seatbelt. This is an example of Newton's ____ law of motion.

Select ALL 4 of the forces that are at work in this picture

What are the MAIN two contact forces involved in lifting the box?

Only unbalanced forces can create motion

When arrows are pointing in the same direction, you subtract to calculate the net force.

Air Resistance is a type of Friction Force as they both work against the motion.

Which force is NOT an opposing force (meaning it doesn't work against gravity or motion)

Select all forces that are present in the following scenario of skydiving

A swimmer is doing the backstroke in the pool

Which of Newton's laws explains why the swimmer's arms (pictured above) move one way and her body is propelled in the other direction?

Newton's 1st Law of Motion is also called "The Law of _________"

Newton's Second Law of Motion is known as "The Law of ________________"

Newton's THIRD law is also known as "The Law of ____________ ______ _____________"

What is the total net force acting on the plane?

The plane did 910,000 Joules of work. Based on the force (calculated in question 3), how far (in miles) did the plane travel?

Which Person applied the most FORCE

Which person is doing the most work?

EXTRA CREDIT: List the 5 effects of force

EXTRA CREDIT: Use the picture above to help you explain how all 3 of Newton's laws are in action when jumping on the trampoline. Make sure you specify which law you're talking about as you explain.

Extra Credit: Define Inertia

Match the following terms and definitions

When the force acting on an object results in the object's motion in the direction of the applied force.

A push or pull applied to an object

The sum of the total forces acting upon an object

This force is present when an object is pulled on by an elastic band, rope, cable, or wires.

Defined as the force of attraction between the Earth and all objects that are on Earth due to their masses.

A supporting force; occurs when one object is in contact with & being supported by another object, holding it in a stationary position.

The type of force that a person or a machine directly exerts on an object

A form of frictional force that is always present when things are in motion in the air, atmosphere, or with wind. It opposes gravitational force on falling objects.

Match the picture to the MAIN type of force it is illustrating

Net Force is a scalar quantity

Which vehicle will come to a stop faster when the outside force of the breaks acts on it?

Which of Newton's laws determined your answer to #14 (Which car will stop faster?)

Which of Newton's laws explains why the ball is sitting on the tee?

Which of Newton's laws explains how the ball will move based on the way the bat contacts it once the batter swings?

A grizzly bear is chasing you, its enormous mass would be most threatening. But if you zigzagged, its large mass would be to your advantage. Which of Newton's laws tells us this?

The monkey cannot move the elephant due to it's mass. This is an example of Newton's _____ law of motion.

The skateboarders push off one another's hands and roll apart. This picture is an example of Newton's ____ law of motion

The driver is moving at 50mph and then slams on his brakes, causing him to move forward against his seatbelt. This is an example of Newton's ____ law of motion.

Select ALL 4 of the forces that are at work in this picture

What are the MAIN two contact forces involved in lifting the box?

What is the MAIN type of force demonstrated by this picture?

Calculate is the (total) net force?Type the number and unit, followed by an arrow. You can copy and paste the arrows from these instructions: ⬅️. ➡️.⬆️ ⬇️

Only unbalanced forces can create motion

When arrows are pointing in the same direction, you subtract to calculate the net force.

Air Resistance is a type of Friction Force as they both work against the motion.

Which force is NOT an opposing force (meaning it doesn't work against gravity or motion)

Select all forces that are present in the following scenario of skydiving

A swimmer is doing the backstroke in the pool

Which of Newton's laws explains why the swimmer's arms (pictured above) move one way and her body is propelled in the other direction?

Newton's 1st Law of Motion is also called "The Law of _________"

Newton's Second Law of Motion is known as "The Law of ________________"

Newton's THIRD law is also known as "The Law of ____________ ______ _____________"

What is the total net force acting on the plane?

The plane did 910,000 Joules of work. Based on the force (calculated in question 3), how far (in miles) did the plane travel?

Which Person applied the most FORCE

Which person is doing the most work?

EXTRA CREDIT: List the 5 effects of force

EXTRA CREDIT: Use the picture above to help you explain how all 3 of Newton's laws are in action when jumping on the trampoline. Make sure you specify which law you're talking about as you explain.

Extra Credit: Define Inertia

When the force acting on an object results in the object's motion in the direction of the applied force.

A push or pull applied to an object

The sum of the total forces acting upon an object

This force is present when an object is pulled on by an elastic band, rope, cable, or wires.

Defined as the force of attraction between the Earth and all objects that are on Earth due to their masses.

A supporting force; occurs when one object is in contact with & being supported by another object, holding it in a stationary position.

The type of force that a person or a machine directly exerts on an object

A form of frictional force that is always present when things are in motion in the air, atmosphere, or with wind. It opposes gravitational force on falling objects.

Net Force is a scalar quantity

Which vehicle will come to a stop faster when the outside force of the breaks acts on it?

Which of Newton's laws determined your answer to #14 (Which car will stop faster?)

Newton's THIRD law is also known as "The Law of ___"

EXTRA CREDIT: Use the picture above to help you explain how all 3 of Newton's laws are in action when jumping on the trampoline.

Make sure you specify which law you're talking about as you explain.

Calculate is the (total) net force?

Type the number and unit, followed by an arrow. You can copy and paste the arrows from these instructions: ⬅️. ➡️.
⬆️ ⬇️

Newton's THIRD law is also known as "The Law of ___"

EXTRA CREDIT: Use the picture above to help you explain how all 3 of Newton's laws are in action when jumping on the trampoline.

Make sure you specify which law you're talking about as you explain.

Calculate is the (total) net force?

Type the number and unit, followed by an arrow. You can copy and paste the arrows from these instructions: ⬅️. ➡️.
⬆️ ⬇️