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Grade 5scienceStudents practice comparing how gravity, friction, and magnetism affect the motion or position of objects.

Comparing Forces

Compare gravity, friction, and magnetism with 10 problems, an answer key, and a free printable PDF for Grade 5.

10 problems · Standards: 5-PS2-1 · Difficulty: medium

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Grade: Grade 5
Subject: science
Topic: Students practice comparing how gravity, friction, and magnetism affect the motion or position of objects.
Pages: 3 · worksheet + answer key
Answer key: ✅ Included
Class time: about 15 min

1. A book falls off a desk and drops to the floor. Which force pulls the book downward?
2. A refrigerator magnet sticks to the metal door without touching anything else. Which force holds it in place?
3. Maya slides a wooden block across a table, and it gradually slows down and stops. Which force causes the block to slow down?
4. A paper clip moves across a desk toward a magnet without being touched. Which force is acting on the paper clip?
5. A soccer ball kicked across grass slows down faster than a ball kicked across smooth pavement. Which force is stronger on the grass?
6. A marble rolling down a ramp speeds up as it moves downward. Which force causes the marble to speed up, and which force acts against its motion?

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10 problems across 3 pages (worksheet + answer key)
Answer key included — every answer, ready to check
Standards: 5-PS2-1
Skill: Students practice comparing how gravity, friction, and magnetism affect the motion or position of objects.
Suggested use: classwork, homework, or sub plans

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