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Forces and Motion Study Guide
Quiz #2
1. DEFINE using 6 words or less!
A. Motion
B. Speed
C. Velocity
D. Force
E. Kinetic Energy
F. Friction
G. Gravity
H.
I.
J.
K.
L.
M.
Acceleration
Energy
Inertia
Momentum
Circuit
Potential Energy
2. How does an unbalanced force affect motion?
3. What is the difference between a balanced and an unbalanced force? Give an example of
each.
4. What is the difference between potential and kinetic energy? Give an example of each and
draw them.
5. What two things determine how much momentum an object has? Write an example
comparing two object’s momentum.
6. If a person is standing at the bottom of a mountain, explain what they can do to increase
their potential energy.
7. Explain the law of conservation of energy.
8. Draw and label a magnet and explain how magnets apply a force.
9. Explain how energy transfers from one type to another on a roller coaster.
10. How does friction relate Newton’s 1st Law of Motion?
11. What is the relationship between mass and inertia?
12. If you are jumping on a trampoline and decide to do a flip while you are up in the air, which
type(s) of energy do you have? (kinetic, potential, or both) Explain.
13. Draw an example of a series circuit with at least two light bulbs. If one of the bulbs goes
out, will they all go out?
14. Draw an example of a parallel circuit with at least to light bulbs. If one of the bulbs goes out,
will they all go out?
Fill in the Blank
1. A bar that moves on or around a fixed point is a _________________________.
2. A flat surface that is higher on one end than the other is an _____________________.
3. ________________________ is a force of attraction between masses.
4. The force that resists motion between two surfaces pressed together is called
________________________.
5. The measure of how fast something moves over time is called ________________.
6. A tool that helps people do work is a _______________________.
7. When a force moves an object, scientists say that __________________ is done.
8. A change in position is called __________________.
9. ____________________________ is a push or a pull.
10. Draw a picture of the six simple machines and label them.
11. It takes more force to move a basketball than a feather because the basketball has more
_______.
12. Airplanes travel faster than cars. Airplanes move at a greater _________________. .
13. Name an example of a complex machine.
14. For a circuit to be complete, it must have a complete path and a power___________.
15. In a circuit, the current flows from the ____________ terminal to the _____________ terminal
of the battery.