KS3 Forces Quiz

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Quiz for KS3 Science Forces topic.
Jeffrey Piggott
Quiz by Jeffrey Piggott, updated more than 1 year ago
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Question 1

Question
Some of the forces acting on this boat are shown by the arrows X, Y and Z. Which choice names all 3 forces correctly?
Answer
  • Force X = weight, Force Y = upthrust; Force Z = forward force
  • Force X = forward force, Force Y = weight; Force Z = upthrust
  • Force X = forward force; Force Y = upthrust ; Force Z = weight
  • Force X = upthrust; Force Y = forward force; Force Z = weight

Question 2

Question
What is the name of the force shown by the arrow in this picture?
Answer
  • friction
  • gravity
  • upthrust
  • weight

Question 3

Question
This is a diagram of a moving object. The arrows show the forces acting on it. In which direction is the object moving?
Answer
  • A
  • B
  • C
  • D

Question 4

Question
The forces on this parachutist are balanced. When the forces are balanced, the parachutist will:
Answer
  • change direction.
  • slow down.
  • stay at the same speed.
  • go faster.

Question 5

Question
James was walking his dog on a lead. If James and the dog are walking at a steady speed, in a straight line then which sentence is true?
Answer
  • The pull from the dog on the lead is balanced by the pull from James.
  • Only James pulls on the lead.
  • The pull from the dog on the lead is smaller than the pull from James.
  • Only the dog pulls on the lead.

Question 6

Question
Which of the following statements about friction is true?
Answer
  • It only occurs between solids.
  • It makes surfaces colder.
  • It only occurs on rough surfaces.
  • It only occurs when surfaces touch each other.

Question 7

Question
Weight is a force that is caused by:
Answer
  • friction.
  • gravity.
  • space.
  • upthrust.

Question 8

Question
What is the reading on this force-meter?
Answer
  • 10 N
  • 3 N
  • 0 N

Question 9

Question
The unit of force can be represented by:
Answer
  • f
  • g
  • J
  • N
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