Grade 4 Science And Technology – Force Quiz

1. what is force

a pull or a push
a pull
a fall
a force
Explanation:

2. which one of the following is not an effect of force

stopping movement and changing the speed of movement.
starting and changing the direction of movement.
a fruit falling down from a tree
changing the shape of objects
Explanation:

3. which among the following is not an example of force in daily lives?

eating
pushing the door
riding a bicycle
pulling a cart
Explanation:

4. which one of the following statements is true about force?

force is a push or pull-false
force cannot start a movement- true
force can change the shape of an object- false
Force stops movement of an object- true
Explanation:

5. why should we take care while applying force

to avoid changing the shape of objects
to avoid moving objects faster
to avoid injuries
to avoid staring a movement
Explanation:

6. What is the SI unit of force?

Joule
Meter
Newton
Kilogram
Explanation:

The SI unit of force is Newton. It is named after Sir Isaac Newton.

7. Which of the following is a contact force?

Magnetism
None of the above
Friction
Gravity
Explanation:

Friction is a contact force that occurs when two surfaces rub against each other.

8. What is the force that opposes the motion of an object?

Friction
Tension
Gravity
Lift
Explanation:

Friction is the force that opposes the motion of an object when it is in contact with another surface.

9. Which force keeps planets in orbit around the sun?

Tension
Thrust
Lift
Gravity
Explanation:

Gravity is the force of attraction between two objects with mass. It keeps planets in orbit around the sun.

10. What force helps you lift objects off the ground?

Tension
Gravity
Lift
Friction
Explanation:

Lift is the force that acts opposite to the force of gravity and allows you to lift objects off the ground.

11. Which of the following is not a force?

Thrust
Tension
Velocity
Magnetism
Explanation:

Velocity is a measurement of the speed and direction of an object's motion, not a force.

12. When you push a book on a table, which force are you exerting?

Applied force
Tension
Friction
Gravity
Explanation:

When you push a book on a table, you are exerting an applied force in the direction of the push.

13. Which force allows a ball to bounce up after hitting the ground?

Gravity
Friction
Normal force
Tension
Explanation:

Normal force is the force exerted by a surface that is perpendicular to the surface and supports the weight of the object.

14. What is the force that pulls objects towards the center of the earth?

Gravity
Thrust
Lift
Friction
Explanation:

Gravity is the force that pulls objects towards the center of the earth due to the mass of the earth.

15. Which force makes a car come to a stop when you apply the brakes?

Tension
Friction
Gravity
Thrust
Explanation:

Friction between the brakes and the wheels of the car is what makes the car come to a stop when you apply the brakes.

16. What is a force?

A push or pull on an object
The speed of an object
The color of an object
The pull of gravity on an object
Explanation:

A force is a push or pull on an object that can cause it to move or change direction.

17. Which of the following is an example of a contact force?

Gravity
Friction
Magnetism
Electricity
Explanation:

Friction is a contact force that occurs when two surfaces rub against each other.

18. Which force holds us on the ground and causes objects to fall?

Friction
Gravity
Magnetism
Electricity
Explanation:

Gravity is the force that pulls objects towards the center of the Earth, holding us on the ground and causing objects to fall.

19. What happens to an object when two equal forces act on it in opposite directions?

The object slows down
The object remains still
The object speeds up
The object stops moving
Explanation:

When two equal forces act on an object in opposite directions, they cancel each other out and the object remains still.

20. Which of the following is an example of a non-contact force?

Friction
Applied force
Magnetism
Gravity
Explanation:

Magnetism is a non-contact force that can act on objects without touching them.

21. What is the SI unit of force?

Newton
Joule
Kilogram
Watt
Explanation:

The SI unit of force is the Newton, which is equal to the force required to accelerate a one-kilogram mass at a rate of one meter per second squared.

22. Which of the following is an example of a force that can change the shape of an object?

Gravity
Friction
Magnetism
Applied force
Explanation:

An applied force is a force that is applied to an object by a person or another object, and it can change the shape of the object.

23. What force acts against motion when an object moves through the air or water?

Applied force
Magnetism
Gravity
Friction
Explanation:

Friction acts against motion when an object moves through the air or water, slowing it down.

24. Which force allows a magnet to attract metal objects?

Gravity
Magnetism
Applied force
Friction
Explanation:

Magnetism is the force that allows a magnet to attract metal objects without direct contact.

25. What type of force is needed to kick a football?

Gravity
Applied force
Magnetism
Friction
Explanation:

An applied force is needed to kick a football, as it requires a push or pull by a person to set the ball in motion.

26. Which of the following is NOT a contact force?

Friction
Gravity
Tension
Normal
Explanation:

Gravity is a non-contact force that pulls objects towards each other due to their mass.

27. Which force allows an airplane to fly?

Lift
Compression
Tension
Magnetic
Explanation:

Lift force is generated by the wings of an airplane and allows it to overcome gravity and stay airborne.

28. What force resists the motion of objects sliding against each other?

Tension
Magnetic
Buoyancy
Friction
Explanation:

Friction force opposes the motion of objects sliding against each other and converts kinetic energy into heat.

29. Which force keeps objects on Earth's surface?

Thrust
Gravity
Buoyancy
Tension
Explanation:

Gravity is the force that pulls objects towards Earth's center and keeps them on its surface.

30. What force is responsible for causing a stretched rubber band to snap back?

Magnetic
Friction
Lift
Tension
Explanation:

Tension force in the stretched rubber band stores potential energy, causing it to snap back when released.

31. Which force causes a ball thrown upwards to fall back to the ground?

Friction
Tension
Buoyancy
Gravity
Explanation:

Gravity force pulls the ball back towards the ground after it reaches the peak of its upward motion.

32. What force is responsible for the attraction or repulsion of magnetic materials?

Magnetic
Gravity
Lift
Friction
Explanation:

Magnetic force is the force between magnetic materials that causes attraction or repulsion.

33. Which force allows objects to float or sink in fluids?

Tension
Buoyancy
Thrust
Compression
Explanation:

Buoyancy force is the upward force exerted on an object in a fluid that allows it to float or sink.

34. What force allows a rocket to launch into space?

Lift
Gravity
Friction
Thrust
Explanation:

Thrust force is generated by the rocket engines pushing gases out, propelling the rocket upwards and overcoming gravity.

35. Which force allows a spring to return to its original shape after being stretched?

Buoyancy
Tension
Compression
Magnetic
Explanation:

Tension force in the spring stores elastic potential energy, causing it to return to its original shape when the stretching force is removed.

36. What force is responsible for holding the molecules of a solid together?

Lift
Compression
Friction
Tension
Explanation:

Compression force holds the molecules of a solid together by pushing them closer, giving the solid its shape and structure.

37. Which force enables a person to push a heavy object across the floor?

Friction
Gravity
Thrust
Buoyancy
Explanation:

Friction force between the object and the floor opposes the motion, allowing the person to push the object by exerting a greater force.

38. What force is responsible for the buoyancy of a boat in water?

Compression
Tension
Magnetic
Buoyancy
Explanation:

Buoyancy force acting upwards on the boat is equal to the weight of water displaced, allowing the boat to float.

39. Which force allows a diver to descend into the water?

Buoyancy
Gravity
Thrust
Tension
Explanation:

Gravity force pulls the diver downwards into the water, overcoming the buoyancy force acting upwards.

40. What force is responsible for the tension in a tightrope walker's balancing pole?

Friction
Compression
Tension
Magnetic
Explanation:

Tension force in the tightrope walker's pole balances the gravitational pull and provides stability for walking on the rope.

41. Which force allows a cyclist to pedal forward on a bike?

Buoyancy
Compression
Thrust
Friction
Explanation:

Thrust force is generated by the cyclist's legs pushing the pedals, propelling the bike forward and overcoming the forces of friction and air resistance.

42. What force is responsible for the resistance felt when stirring a viscous liquid?

Magnetic
Lift
Tension
Friction
Explanation:

Friction force between the liquid and the stirring implement opposes the motion, causing the resistance felt when stirring.

43. Which force enables a car to move forward on a road?

Tension
Gravity
Thrust
Buoyancy
Explanation:

Thrust force generated by the car's engine pushes it forward on the road, overcoming the forces of friction and air resistance.

44. What force is responsible for the compression experienced when squeezing a stress ball?

Compression
Friction
Buoyancy
Gravity
Explanation:

Compression force is exerted by squeezing the stress ball, leading to a decrease in its volume and an increase in pressure inside.

45. Which force allows a kite to stay airborne in the sky?

Lift
Buoyancy
Tension
Friction
Explanation:

Lift force generated by the airfoil shape of the kite allows it to overcome gravity and stay airborne in the sky.

46. What force is responsible for the tension in a stretched rubber band?

Lift
Tension
Magnetic
Friction
Explanation:

Tension force in the stretched rubber band stores potential energy, creating the tension that holds it stretched.

47. Which force enables a swimmer to move forward in the water?

Tension
Thrust
Gravity
Buoyancy
Explanation:

Thrust force generated by the swimmer's arm and leg movements propels them forward in the water, overcoming the resistance of water.

48. What force is responsible for the magnetic attraction between two magnets?

Lift
Friction
Thrust
Magnetic
Explanation:

Magnetic force between two magnets causes them to attract or repel each other based on their poles.

49. Which force allows a door to swing open and closed?

Gravity
Friction
Tension
Buoyancy
Explanation:

Gravity force acting on the door provides the torque necessary for it to swing open and closed on its hinges.

50. What force is responsible for the stability of a book resting on a table?

Tension
Magnetic
Friction
Buoyancy
Explanation:

Friction force between the book and the table prevents it from sliding off, providing stability and keeping it in place.

51. Which force enables a soccer ball to move towards a goal when kicked?

Buoyancy
Tension
Gravity
Thrust
Explanation:

Thrust force generated by the kick propels the soccer ball towards the goal, overcoming the forces of air resistance and friction.