Forces and Motion
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Gravity and the difference between mass and weight
SubtopicGravity and the difference between mass and weight under Forces and Motion for Grade 5 IGCSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
What can change the mass of an object?
A.Moving it to the Moon
B.Taking away some of its matter
C.Heating it up
D.Dropping it
- 2.
Gravity is always a pull toward ____.
A.The sky
B.The source of the mass
C.The nearest magnet
D.The East
- 3.
If gravity on a mystery planet is half of Earth's gravity, how would your weight change?
A.It would double
B.It would stay the same
C.It would be half
D.It would be zero
Download the worksheet for Forces and Motion - Gravity and the difference between mass and weight to practice offline. It includes additional chapter-level practice questions.
Effects of air resistance and water resistance
SubtopicEffects of air resistance and water resistance under Forces and Motion for Grade 5 IGCSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
What effect does air resistance have on a moving ball?
A.It makes it speed up
B.It has no effect at all
C.It slows it down
D.It makes it change colour
- 2.
Why does a flat hand pushed through water feel more resistance than a hand pushed through 'edge-first' (like a karate chop)?
A.The flat hand has a larger surface area hitting the water
B.The 'edge-first' hand is heavier
C.Water doesn't like flat shapes
D.The flat hand is moving slower
- 3.
Which of these is NOT a way to reduce drag on a vehicle?
A.Making it more streamlined
B.Polishing the surface
C.Increasing its front surface area
D.Reducing the speed
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Friction between surfaces
SubtopicFriction between surfaces under Forces and Motion for Grade 5 IGCSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
You are pushing a shopping trolley. Which situation will have the MOST friction between the wheels and the floor?
A.An empty trolley on a smooth floor
B.A full trolley with heavy groceries on a smooth floor
C.An empty trolley on a rug
D.A full trolley with heavy groceries on a rug
- 2.
A hovercraft moves on a cushion of air. This makes it very fast because:
A.It has very large engines
B.It is not touching the ground, which removes most friction
C.Air is heavier than water
D.It uses magnets to push the air
- 3.
Why are new shoes sometimes slippery when you first walk on a tiled floor?
A.The soles are very rough
B.The soles are very smooth and have not been worn down yet
C.The floor is too cold
D.The shoes are too heavy
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Mechanisms like levers, pulleys, and gears
SubtopicMechanisms like levers, pulleys, and gears under Forces and Motion for Grade 5 IGCSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
Mechanisms like levers, pulleys, and gears are all used to transfer:
A.Force and motion
B.Water and air
C.Heat and light
D.Sound and electricity
- 2.
When two gears are connected, what ensures that they do not slip past each other?
A.Oil
B.Magnets
C.Interlocking teeth
D.Glue
- 3.
In the study of levers, what name is given to the weight we want to lift?
A.Effort
B.Pivot
C.Load
D.Mass
Download the worksheet for Forces and Motion - Mechanisms like levers, pulleys, and gears to practice offline. It includes additional chapter-level practice questions.