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KS3 Forces Quiz

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1Some of the forces acting on this boat are shown by the arrows X, Y and Z.
Which choice names all 3 forces correctly?
1. AForce X = weight, Force Y = upthrust; Force Z = forward force
2. BForce X = forward force, Force Y = weight; Force Z = upthrust
3. CForce X = forward force; Force Y = upthrust ; Force Z = weight
4. DForce X = upthrust; Force Y = forward force; Force Z = weight
2What is the name of the force shown by the arrow in this picture?
1. Afriction
2. Bgravity
3. Cupthrust
4. Dweight
3This is a diagram of a moving object. The arrows show the forces acting on it.
In which direction is the object moving?
1. AA
2. BB
3. CC
4. DD
4The forces on this parachutist are balanced.
When the forces are balanced, the parachutist will:
1. Achange direction.
2. Bslow down.
3. Cstay at the same speed.
4. Dgo faster.
5James 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?
1. AThe pull from the dog on the lead is balanced by the pull from James.
2. BOnly James pulls on the lead.
3. CThe pull from the dog on the lead is smaller than the pull from James.
4. DOnly the dog pulls on the lead.
6Which of the following statements about friction is true?
1. AIt only occurs between solids.
2. BIt makes surfaces colder.
3. CIt only occurs on rough surfaces.
4. DIt only occurs when surfaces touch each other.
7Weight is a force that is caused by:
1. Afriction.
2. Bgravity.
3. Cspace.
4. Dupthrust.
8What is the reading on this force-meter?
1. A10 N
2. B3 N
3. C0 N
9The unit of force can be represented by:
1. Af
2. Bg
3. CJ
4. DN