Name: ___________________________________________________
Directions: Match Column A with the correct answer in Column B. Write the letter only.
1. ____ A push or a pull A. Gravity
2. ____ Force that slows down moving objects B. Friction
3. ____ A force that pulls objects toward the center of the Earth C. Magnetic Force
4. ____ Force produced by magnets D. Elastic Force
5. ____ The force that makes rubber bands return to their shape E. Push
6. ____ Force that needs physical touching F. Pull
7. ____ Force that acts without touching G. Contact Force
8. ____ Force used when pushing a door H. Non-contact Force
9. ____ Force used when pulling a rope I. Example of gravity
10. ____ A ball rolling slower on rough ground J. Example of friction
11. ____ Paper clips being attracted to a magnet
K. Example of magnetism
12. ____ Leaves falling from a tree
L. Example of elastic force
13. ____ Feet rubbing against the floor
M. Force
14. ____ Planets staying in orbit around the sun
15. ____ A box not moving because the surface is rough N. Example of push
O. Example of pull
1. Explain what force is and give at least two examples of situations in everyday life where force is used.
2. Describe the difference between push and pull. Provide one example for each that shows how they are
used to make objects move.
3. Why is friction important? Explain how friction can be helpful and how it can also be a problem. Give
one example for both.
4. In what ways can force change the motion of an object? Give a real-life example that shows how force
can:
a) start motion
b) stop motion
c) change the direction of motion**