MCQs
1. A force can change the:
a) colour of an object b) shape of an object
c) temperature of an object d) mass of an object
2. Which of the following is a contact force?
a) Gravity b) Magnetism
c) Friction d) Electrostatic force
3. Friction always acts:
a) in the direction of motion
b) opposite to the direction of motion
c) upward d) downward
4. Which force pulls objects towards the Earth?
a) Magnetic force b) Frictional force
c) Gravitational force d) Electrostatic force
5. When a stretched rubber band returns to its original shape, the force involved is:
a) gravitational b) elastic
c) magnetic d) frictional
6. When two forces acting on an object are equal and opposite, the forces are:
a) unbalanced b) elastic
c) balanced d) frictional
7. An object at rest will start moving if the forces acting on it are:
a) balanced b) equal
c) unbalanced d) zero
8. Balanced forces cause an object to:
a) change direction b) speed up
c) slow down d) remain at rest or move at constant speed
9. Which of the following causes acceleration?
a) balanced forces b) no forces
c) unbalanced forces d) equal forces
10. A moving bicycle stops when brakes are applied due to:
a) gravity b) friction
c) magnetism d) elasticity
11. A book lying on a table is an example of:
a) unbalanced forces b) friction only
c) balanced forces d) magnetic force
12. When a car speeds up, the forces on it are:
a) balanced b) equal
c) unbalanced d) zero
13. Which situation shows balanced forces?
a) A ball being kicked b) A car braking
c) A picture hanging on a wall d) A runner starting a race
14. Which change is caused by unbalanced forces?
a) No change in motion
b) Constant speed
c) Change in speed or direction
d) Object remains still
15. A force that slows down moving objects is:
a) magnetism
b) gravity
c) friction
d) elasticity
16. Which force acts without physical contact?
a) Friction
b) Air resistance
c) Magnetic force
d) Push force
17. Friction is strongest when surfaces are:
a) smooth and wet
b) rough and dry
c) smooth and dry
d) oily
18. Which of the following increases friction?
a) Adding oil
b) Polishing surfaces
c) Making surfaces rough
d) Using wheels
19. Which force allows a parachute to slow down while falling?
a) Gravitational force
b) Air resistance
c) Magnetic force
d) Elastic force
20. Stretching a spring stores:
a) heat energy
b) electrical energy
c) elastic potential energy
d) chemical energy
Short Questions
1. Define force.
2. Name two effects of a force.
3. Give one example of a push force.
4. Give one example of a pull force.
5. What is friction?
6. Why is friction useful when walking?
7. Name one situation where friction is unwanted.
8. What are balanced forces?
9. What are unbalanced forces?
10. What happens when forces on an object are balanced?
11. What happens when forces on an object are unbalanced?
12. Give one example of balanced forces in daily life.
13. Give one example of unbalanced forces in daily life.
14. Why does a ball eventually stop rolling on the ground?
15. Name two non-contact forces.
16. Why is friction called a contact force?
17. What happens to friction when surfaces become smoother?
18. State one advantage of friction.
19. State one disadvantage of friction.
20. Give one example where air resistance is helpful.
21. What type of force acts when a magnet attracts iron?
22. Why does a moving object slow down when no force pushes it?
23. Explain why a stationary object may still have forces acting on it.
24. What type of forces act on a skydiver before opening the parachute?
25. What happens to motion when friction is zero?
26. Give one example where forces are balanced but the object is moving.
27. Why are brakes important in vehicles?
28. What force opposes motion in air?