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Grade 2 Science · Forces and Motion

Grade 2 Forces and Motion Practice Test

Build Grade 2 science skills with five 10-question practice tests on pushes, pulls, motion, speed, direction, gravity, friction, magnets, and simple machines.

Forces and Motion Practice Tests

These Grade 2 Science practice tests help students understand how pushes and pulls change the motion of objects. Students explore speed, direction, gravity, friction, magnets, simple machines, and safe ways to observe moving objects.

Skills covered

  • Identifying pushes and pulls
  • Describing changes in speed, direction, and position
  • Understanding gravity and friction
  • Recognizing magnetic forces and common magnetic materials
  • Exploring ramps, wheels, levers, and pulleys
  • Planning simple, fair, and safe motion investigations

How to use these practice tests

Complete one 10-question test at a time. Look for clues about the direction of a force, the surface an object moves across, or the change in motion. After each test, describe one force you can observe in an everyday activity.

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Grade 2 Forces and Motion Practice Tests

A 10-question Grade 2 Science practice test on pushes, pulls, motion, speed, direction, gravity, friction, magnets, and simple machines.

Read each Forces and Motion question carefully. Use the direction, speed, surface, or force clue to choose one answer.

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1. QuestionMultiple choice

Two identical cars are pushed on the same floor. Which may travel farther?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: A

The correct answer is The car that receives the stronger push.

  1. Read the forces clue: Identify the push, pull, motion, speed, direction, or surface effect described.
  2. Connect the clue to science: With the same car and surface, a stronger push can give the car more motion.
  3. Check the choice: The correct choice is The car that receives the stronger push.

With the same car and surface, a stronger push can give the car more motion.

2. QuestionMultiple choice

Why can a heavy box be harder to move than an empty box?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: B

The correct answer is It may need more force to start moving.

  1. Read the forces clue: Identify the push, pull, motion, speed, direction, or surface effect described.
  2. Connect the clue to science: A heavier object has more mass and may require more force to change its motion.
  3. Check the choice: The correct choice is It may need more force to start moving.

A heavier object has more mass and may require more force to change its motion.

3. QuestionMultiple choice

Which tool can measure how far a toy car travels?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: C

The correct answer is A ruler or measuring tape.

  1. Read the forces clue: Identify the push, pull, motion, speed, direction, or surface effect described.
  2. Connect the clue to science: A ruler or measuring tape can measure the distance traveled by the car.
  3. Check the choice: The correct choice is A ruler or measuring tape.

A ruler or measuring tape can measure the distance traveled by the car.

4. QuestionMultiple choice

Which tool can measure how long a ball rolls?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: D

The correct answer is A stopwatch or timer.

  1. Read the forces clue: Identify the push, pull, motion, speed, direction, or surface effect described.
  2. Connect the clue to science: A stopwatch or timer measures the amount of time the motion lasts.
  3. Check the choice: The correct choice is A stopwatch or timer.

A stopwatch or timer measures the amount of time the motion lasts.

5. QuestionMultiple choice

What makes a ramp investigation fair?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: A

The correct answer is Use the same car and change only the ramp height.

  1. Read the forces clue: Identify the push, pull, motion, speed, direction, or surface effect described.
  2. Connect the clue to science: Changing one factor while keeping other conditions the same makes comparisons more useful.
  3. Check the choice: The correct choice is Use the same car and change only the ramp height.

Changing one factor while keeping other conditions the same makes comparisons more useful.

6. QuestionMultiple choice

What is a prediction?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: B

The correct answer is A statement about what you think will happen.

  1. Read the forces clue: Identify the push, pull, motion, speed, direction, or surface effect described.
  2. Connect the clue to science: A prediction is a reasonable idea about a future result based on what you know.
  3. Check the choice: The correct choice is A statement about what you think will happen.

A prediction is a reasonable idea about a future result based on what you know.

7. QuestionMultiple choice

Why does a dropped ball move toward the ground?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: C

The correct answer is Gravity pulls it toward Earth.

  1. Read the forces clue: Identify the push, pull, motion, speed, direction, or surface effect described.
  2. Connect the clue to science: Gravity pulls falling objects toward Earth.
  3. Check the choice: The correct choice is Gravity pulls it toward Earth.

Gravity pulls falling objects toward Earth.

8. QuestionMultiple choice

Why can a parachute slow a falling object?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: D

The correct answer is Air resistance pushes against its motion.

  1. Read the forces clue: Identify the push, pull, motion, speed, direction, or surface effect described.
  2. Connect the clue to science: Air resistance is a force that pushes against motion through the air.
  3. Check the choice: The correct choice is Air resistance pushes against its motion.

Air resistance is a force that pushes against motion through the air.

9. QuestionMultiple choice

Why do shoes often have textured soles?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: A

The correct answer is The texture increases friction with the ground.

  1. Read the forces clue: Identify the push, pull, motion, speed, direction, or surface effect described.
  2. Connect the clue to science: More friction between the sole and ground can help prevent slipping.
  3. Check the choice: The correct choice is The texture increases friction with the ground.

More friction between the sole and ground can help prevent slipping.

10. QuestionMultiple choice

What happens when you push a toy car to the left?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: B

The correct answer is The force can make the car move left.

  1. Read the forces clue: Identify the push, pull, motion, speed, direction, or surface effect described.
  2. Connect the clue to science: A force generally changes motion in the direction in which it is applied.
  3. Check the choice: The correct choice is The force can make the car move left.

A force generally changes motion in the direction in which it is applied.

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Frequently asked questions about Grade 2 Forces and Motion

What is a force?

A force is a push or pull that can change an object's speed, direction, position, or motion.

What is friction?

Friction is a force between surfaces that often slows or prevents motion.

How many questions are on this page?

The page includes five mini tests with 10 questions each, for 50 Grade 2 Forces and Motion questions in total.