Contact Forces, Non-Contact Forces, Measuring Force, and
Net Force
Grade 7 Science Quiz: Forces Around Us
A. Multiple Choice
Choose the letter of the correct answer.
1. A **push or pull** that can cause an object to move,
stop, or change shape is called:
A. Motion
B. Speed
C. Force
D. Energy
2. The **SI unit** used to measure force is the:
A. Meter
B. Kilogram
C. Joule
D. Newton
3. The instrument used to **measure force** is called a:
A. Spring balance
B. Thermometer
C. Stopwatch
D. Ruler
4. A book resting on a table is an example of:
A. Balanced forces
B. Unbalanced forces
C. Magnetic force
D. Gravitational force
5. When two or more forces act on an object, their
combined effect is called:
A. Total energy
B. Net force
C. Kinetic energy
D. Static friction
6. If a box is pushed 8 N to the right and 3 N to the left,
what is the **net force**?
A. 5 N to the left
B. 5 N to the right
C. 11 N to the right
D. 11 N to the left
7. A **frictional force** always acts in which direction?
A. In the same direction as motion
B. Opposite to the direction of motion
C. Upward
D. Downward
8. A **buoyant force** acts on objects that are:
A. Floating or submerged in a fluid
B. Hanging from a rope
C. Falling freely
D. In contact with the ground
9. A **magnet attracting a nail** is an example of a:
A. Contact force
B. Non-contact force
C. Balanced force
D. Frictional force
10. The **gravitational force** pulls objects:
A. Away from Earth
B. Toward the center of the Earth
C. Sideways
D. In a circle
B. Identification
Write the correct answer.
11. The **upward push of water** that helps objects float.
→ _______________________
12. The **pulling force of the Earth** that keeps things
from floating away. → _______________________
13. The **force that opposes motion** when two surfaces
touch. → _______________________
14. The **total force** acting on an object after
combining all individual forces. → _______________________
15. The **instrument** used to measure force. →
_______________________
C. True or False**
Write **True** if the statement is correct, and **False** if
not.
16. Contact forces require physical touch between two
objects.
17. Magnetic and gravitational forces are both non-
contact forces.
18. Balanced forces cause an object to start moving.
19. Unbalanced forces change the motion of an object.
20. Force is measured in kilograms (kg).
D. Computation
Show the solution and direction of the net force.
21. A student pushes a cart 10 N east, and another
student pushes 6 N west.
→ **Net Force = ?**
22. Two people pull a rope in the same direction — one
with 5 N and the other with 4 N.
→ **Net Force = ?**
23. Two children push a box from opposite sides: one with
7 N right, the other with 7 N left.
→ **Net Force = ?**
E. Matching Type**
Match Column A with Column B.
24. Pull of the Earth a. Buoyant Force
25. Upward push of water b. Frictional Force
26. Pull in a rope c. Gravitational Force
27. Opposes motion d. Tensional Force
28. Force between magnets e. Magnetic Force
