Force, Work and Energy
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Types of Force (Gravity, Friction, Magnetic, Electrostatic)
SubtopicTypes of Force (Gravity, Friction, Magnetic, Electrostatic) under Force, Work and Energy for Grade 5 ICSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
Which type of force is described in the flowchart below?
A.Gravity
B.Friction
C.Magnetic
D.Electrostatic
- 2.
Which force is used by cranes to lift heavy iron scrap in a junkyard?
A.Electrostatic force
B.Magnetic force
C.Friction
D.Gravity
- 3.
When we oil the hinges of a door, the door moves easily. This is because oil:
A.Increases gravity
B.Increases friction
C.Decreases friction
D.Creates magnetic force
- 4.
Which force is responsible for the weight of an object?
A.Friction
B.Electrostatic force
C.Magnetic force
D.Gravity
- 5.
Which of the following is true about a magnet?
A.It can attract plastic if it is strong enough
B.It always has two poles, North and South
C.It only works in a vacuum
D.Its force is equal everywhere around it
- 6.
Which force is primarily used when you use a towel to dry your wet hair?
A.Magnetic force
B.Electrostatic force
C.Frictional force
D.Gravitational force
- 7.
Which of these is a way to increase friction where it is needed?
A.Using oil
B.Using rollers
C.Treading of tires
D.Using soap water
- 8.
A metal ball is placed near a negatively charged rod. The ball is attracted to the rod. What can we say about the ball?
A.The ball could be positively charged or neutral.
B.The ball must be negatively charged.
C.The ball must be a magnet.
D.The ball has no mass.
- 9.
Why is the weight of an object slightly less at the Equator than at the Poles?
A.The Earth is not a perfect sphere, and the Equator is further from the center of gravity.
B.There is more friction at the Poles due to the ice.
C.The magnetic field is much stronger at the Equator.
D.The air is thinner at the Poles, increasing gravity.
- 10.
What happens to the magnetic strength of a bar magnet as you move from its poles toward its center?
A.The magnetic strength decreases and is nearly zero at the center.
B.The magnetic strength increases toward the center.
C.The magnetic strength stays exactly the same throughout the magnet.
D.The North pole becomes a South pole at the center.
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Work and its definition
SubtopicWork and its definition under Force, Work and Energy for Grade 5 ICSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
Work is said to be done only when a force is applied and the body ___.
A.gets heated
B.moves
C.vibrates
D.changes color
- 2.
In the phrase 'Force Distance = Work', if Distance is zero, then Work is:
A.Zero
B.One
C.Equal to Force
D.Maximum
- 3.
Which of these is a daily example of 'no work' in science?
A.Pushing a lawnmower
B.Holding a heavy suitcase while waiting for a bus
C.Dragging a bag of leaves
D.Lifting a box onto a shelf
- 4.
If you pull a toy train and it follows you, work is done because:
A.The train has wheels
B.You used force and the train moved
C.The train is red
D.The floor is smooth
- 5.
A gardener pushes a wheelbarrow with a force of for a distance of . Calculate the work done.
A.100 Joules
B.29 Joules
C.21 Joules
D.6.25 Joules
- 6.
Which of these pairs will result in the same amount of work done?
A.over and over
B.over and over
C.over and over
D.over and over
- 7.
If the work done is and the distance is , what is the force?
A.720 Newtons
B.5 Newtons
C.48 Newtons
D.120 Newtons
- 8.
A worker moves a crate along the multi-stage path shown in the diagram. Based on the scientific definition of work, what is the total work done by the worker against gravity during the entire process?
A.B.C.D. - 9.
If an engine does of work to move a car , what is the force exerted by the engine?
A.B.C.D. - 10.
Which of the following is NOT a requirement for work to be done?
A.Presence of a force
B.Displacement of the object
C.Presence of friction
D.Force must have a component in the direction of displacement
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Simple Machines (Lever, Pulley, Inclined Plane, Screw, Wedge, Wheel and Axle)
SubtopicSimple Machines (Lever, Pulley, Inclined Plane, Screw, Wedge, Wheel and Axle) under Force, Work and Energy for Grade 5 ICSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
When we use a crowbar to lift a heavy rock, the crowbar is a:
A.Wedge
B.Lever
C.Pulley
D.Screw
- 2.
Which of these is an example of a screw?
A.A light bulb base
B.A pair of tweezers
C.A ramp
D.A flag pole
- 3.
In which type of lever is the effort always greater than the load?
A.First class
B.Second class
C.Third class
D.None of these
- 4.
The handle of a pencil sharpener that you turn is part of a:
A.Wheel and axle
B.Screw
C.Wedge
D.Inclined plane
- 5.
Which of these is a 'complex machine' because it is made of several simple machines working together?
A.A hammer
B.A bicycle
C.A ramp
D.A crowbar
- 6.
A screw is essentially an inclined plane wrapped around a cylinder. What do we call the distance between two consecutive threads on a screw?
A.The Slope
B.The Pitch
C.The Lever arm
D.The Axle
- 7.
A paper cutter (guillotine style) has the blade attached to a hinge at one end. The paper is in the middle, and you push the handle at the other end. What class of lever is this?
A.Class 1
B.Class 2
C.Class 3
D.It is a Wedge
- 8.
Which of the following tools is an example of a third-class lever because the effort is applied between the fulcrum and the load?
A.Scissors
B.Tweezers
C.Pliers
D.Nutcracker
- 9.
Consider a seesaw. If the fulcrum is not in the center but is moved very close to person A, which person (A or B) will find it easier to lift the other?
A.Person A will find it easier to lift Person B.
B.Person B will find it easier to lift Person A.
C.Both will find it equally difficult.
D.The distance does not affect the effort required.
- 10.
A person is using a screwdriver to pry open a lid of a paint can. In this specific use, the screwdriver is acting as which simple machine?
A.Wheel and Axle
B.Screw
C.Lever
D.Wedge
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Types and Sources of Energy
SubtopicTypes and Sources of Energy under Force, Work and Energy for Grade 5 ICSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
Which of the following needs energy to work?
A.A television
B.A human being
C.A car
D.All of these
- 2.
Which of these is a fossil fuel found deep under the earth's surface?
A.Wood
B.Water
C.Petroleum
D.Air
- 3.
An electric toaster converts electrical energy into which form of energy?
A.Light energy
B.Sound energy
C.Heat energy
D.Magnetic energy
- 4.
What is the primary source of energy for a steam engine?
A.Electricity
B.Coal
C.Wind
D.Magnetism
- 5.
Which form of energy is used by a compass needle to point towards the North?
A.Electrical Energy
B.Magnetic Energy
C.Sound Energy
D.Heat Energy
- 6.
A student uses a hand-cranked flashlight. Which energy conversion is primarily happening here?
A.Mechanical to Electrical to Light
B.Chemical to Heat to Light
C.Light to Chemical to Mechanical
D.Sound to Electrical to Light
- 7.
Which of the following is a unit commonly used to measure work or energy in science?
A.Newton
B.Meter
C.Joule
D.Kilogram
- 8.
If you lift a book and place it on a high shelf, what have you given the book?
A.Kinetic energy
B.Gravitational potential energy
C.Chemical energy
D.Elastic energy
- 9.
What type of energy is possessed by the wind that allows it to turn the blades of a windmill?
A.Potential energy
B.Kinetic energy
C.Chemical energy
D.Magnetic energy
- 10.
Which source of energy is most likely to be exhausted in the next 100 years if used at the current rate?
A.Solar energy
B.Wind energy
C.Petroleum
D.Tidal energy
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