Long Quiz

For Grade 8
Force and Motion
Newton’s 3 Laws of Motion
Friction and Gravity

I. Multiple Choice: Choose the letter of the best answer.

1. This refers to the change in the position on an object over time.

a. Motion b. Force c. Reference Point d. Newton
2. It is the push or pull off an object.
a. Motion b. Force c. Reference Point d. Newton
3. How do you know something is in motion or has moved?
a. Use a reference point c. Let it rest
b. Apply force d. Let it fly
4. What causes an object to move?
a. Force b. Motion c. Energy d. Newton
5. What is the unit of measure for Force?
a. Kilograms b. Miles c. Newton d. Neutron
6. The total combination of the forces acting on an object is called ________.
a. Force b. Normal Force c. Tension Force d. Net Force
7. A _______ force is one in which the net force is equal to zero which cannot move an object.
a. Unbalance b. Balance c. Tension d. Gravity
8. Only an __________ force can change the motion of an object.
a. Unbalance b. Balance c. Tension d. Gravity
9. An ______ force is one in which the net force is greater than zero and can make the object
move.
a. Unbalance b. Balance c. Tension d. Gravity
10. Who contributed the three laws of motion?
a. Isaac Williams b. Isaac Newton c. Jaime Newton d. Williams Newton
11. The first law of motion is commonly called as ________.
a. Law of Gravity b. Law of Forces c. Law of Inertia d. Law of
Balance
12. What law is represented through the equation/formula “F = m x a”?
a. First Law of Motion b. Law of Inertia c. 2nd Law of Motion d. 3rd Law of motion
13. What law states that “An object at rest tends to stay at rest and an object in motion”
a. 1st Law of Motion b. 2nd Law of Motion c. 3rd Law of Motion d. Newton’s Laws
14. ”For every action, there is an opposite reaction”, what law implies the statement?
a. 1st Law of Motion b. 2nd Law of Motion c. 3rd Law of Motion d. Newton’s Laws
15. What are the two forces than can always affect the motion of an object?
a. Friction & Gravity c. Friction & Normal Force
b. Friction & Tension d. Friction Only
16. It is a force that opposes the motion of an object which occurs when an object in motion rubs
against a surface.
a. Gravity b. Friction c. Gravity and Friction d. Tension
17. What refers to the force of attraction between all objects?
a. Gravity b. Friction c. Gravity and Friction d. Tension
18. Friction is also called a _____.
a. Contact Force b. Contract Force c. Counteract Force d. Compact Force
II. Enumeration
1. What are the 4 Main types of Friction?
III. Problem solving (F = m x a)
1. How much force is needed to accelerate a 1350 kilogram car 2 meters per second/per
second?