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Forces and motion quiz

A third-grade quiz on forces and motion that helps students practice identifying balanced and unbalanced forces, understanding friction, and recognizing gravity’s pull through multiple-choice and selection questions.

By Edform · Science · Grade 3 · Published Oct 15, 2026 · New

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Questions

  1. Which of these is an example of a balanced force?
  2. Which of the following are examples of unbalanced forces? Select all that apply.
  3. Friction always makes objects move faster.
  4. What force pulls objects toward the center of the Earth?
  5. What will happen if two people push a box with the same force from opposite sides?
  6. Which of these surfaces would create the most friction? Select all that apply.
  7. If you stop pushing a sled, friction will eventually make it stop.
  8. What do we call a push or a pull on an object?
  9. Which of these would reduce friction the most?
  10. If you push a box with 5 pounds of force to the right and your friend pushes with 2 pounds of force to the left, what is the net force on the box?

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