Forces and Motion
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Push and pull forces
SubtopicPush and pull forces under Forces and Motion for Grade 3 IGCSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
What are the two main types of forces that make things move?
A.Fast and slow
B.Heavy and light
C.Push and pull
D.Up and down
- 2.
When you use a fishing rod to bring a fish out of the water, you are applying a:
A.Push
B.Pull
C.Gravity
D.Static force
- 3.
To shut a heavy gate by moving it away from you, you need to use a:
A.Pull
B.Push
C.Stretch
D.Bend
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Measuring the strength of forces
SubtopicMeasuring the strength of forces under Forces and Motion for Grade 3 IGCSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
A force can change an object's speed. This means it can make it:
A.Go faster or slower
B.Change color
C.Become invisible
D.Stay the same
- 2.
Which of these is a common use for a force meter in the classroom?
A.To weigh ingredients for a cake
B.To see how much force is needed to pull a shoe
C.To measure the length of the desk
D.To check the time
- 3.
If you throw a ball into the air, what force eventually pulls it back down?
A.Friction
B.Push
C.Gravity
D.Pull
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Friction and surface resistance
SubtopicFriction and surface resistance under Forces and Motion for Grade 3 IGCSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
What happens when you use an eraser on a piece of paper?
A.Friction helps lift the pencil marks off the paper
B.The paper becomes magnetic
C.Gravity makes the marks disappear
D.The eraser adds more lead to the paper
- 2.
If you roll a ball across these four surfaces, on which one will it roll for the longest time?
A.Sandpaper
B.Carpet
C.Ice
D.Grass
- 3.
Which of these describes a surface with very low friction?
A.Rough and bumpy
B.Sticky and wet
C.Smooth and slippery
D.Hard and sharp
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Magnetic forces and poles
SubtopicMagnetic forces and poles under Forces and Motion for Grade 3 IGCSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
Which of these is the best description of a magnet?
A.An object that produces a magnetic field
B.A piece of wood that attracts metal
C.An object that only pushes things away
D.A tool used only for measuring length
- 2.
What happens if you turn one of two magnets around when they are already attracting each other?
A.They will still attract
B.They will start to repel
C.They will lose their magnetism
D.They will become stronger
- 3.
Can a magnet work under water?
A.No, water blocks magnetism
B.Yes, magnetic force can pass through water
C.Only if the magnet is red
D.Only if the water is hot
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Gravity basics
SubtopicGravity basics under Forces and Motion for Grade 3 IGCSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
Does gravity ever stop pulling on you?
A.Yes, when you sleep
B.Yes, when you jump
C.No, it is always pulling
D.Yes, when you are in a car
- 2.
Could you walk normally if there was twice as much gravity on Earth?
A.Yes, it would be the same
B.No, it would feel much heavier and harder to move
C.No, you would float away
D.Yes, you would be much faster
- 3.
What happens to a ball when you drop it while standing on a tall ladder?
A.It floats
B.It moves upward
C.It falls to the ground
D.It disappears
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