A force that acts on surfaces of objects when they come into contact and can resist movement

The invisible force that attracts or pulls on some metal objects

Investigating Forces Review

Science

This review guide covers fundamental concepts of forces, including friction, balanced and unbalanced forces, magnetism, and motion. It includes definitions, explanations of magnet interactions, and scenarios involving forces acting on objects.

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15 Questions Easy Ages 8+ Mar 12, 2026

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This study set covers Science through 15 practice questions. This review guide covers fundamental concepts of forces, including friction, balanced and unbalanced forces, magnetism, and motion. It includes definitions, explanations of magnet interactions, and scenarios involving forces acting on objects. Every question includes the correct answer so you can learn as you go — pick any format above to get started.

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1 What is friction?

A A force that pushes objects together
B A force that acts on surfaces of objects when they come into contact and can resist movement
C An invisible force that attracts metal objects
D A force that makes objects move faster

2 When several forces are acting on an object that is at rest, and the object does not move, then the forces are ____.

A unbalanced
B accelerated
C balanced
D magnified

3 When two bar magnets have the same poles facing each other, they will ____.

A attract
B repel
C neither attract nor repel
D dissolve

4 Objects that are changing position are said to be in ____.

A rest
B equilibrium
C motion
D stasis

5 Which of the following is a kind of force that works over a distance without touching?

A Friction
B Gravity
C Magnetism
D Push

6 What is a force?

A A stationary object
B A push or a pull
C An invisible energy
D A type of motion

7 What is magnetism?

A The force that makes things fall
B The force that makes things move faster
C The invisible force that attracts or pulls on some metal objects
D The force that opposes movement

8 When two magnets come in contact, what do opposite poles do?

A Repel each other
B Attract each other
C Do nothing
D Dissolve

9 What do objects that are attracted to a magnet have in common?

A They are all round
B They are all made of plastic
C They all have some type of metal in them that is attracted to magnets
D They are all heavy

10 Which of the following happens when unbalanced forces are acting on an object?

A The object's motion does not change.
B The object's motion changes.
C The object remains at rest.
D The object disappears.

11 If a box is being pushed to the right and pulled to the left, and the push force is stronger, what will happen to the box?

A It will move to the left.
B It will move to the right.
C It will remain at rest.
D It will move upwards.

12 If a box is being pushed to the right and pulled to the left, and the pull force is stronger, what will happen to the box?

A It will move to the left.
B It will move to the right.
C It will remain at rest.
D It will move downwards.

13 If a box is being pushed to the right and pulled to the left with equal force, what will happen to the box?

A It will move to the left.
B It will move to the right.
C It will remain unchanged and at rest.
D It will spin.

14 In the picture, two magnets have opposite poles facing each other. What will happen?

A They will repel each other.
B They will attract each other.
C They will slide past each other.
D They will break apart.

15 Friction ____ motion.

A speeds up
B opposes
C ignores
D creates

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