Grade 3 Physics Worksheet: Forces Word Problems

Forces Word Problems

Grade 3 Physics Forces Word Problems Advanced 5 Questions 8 Views

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Grade 3 Physics Worksheet: Forces Word Problems

Forces Word Problems

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Grade: Grade 3

Subject: Physics

Topic: Forces

Time: 20 Minutes

Difficulty: Advanced

Questions: 5

Instructions:
Read each word problem carefully. Use what you know about pushes, pulls, and forces to answer each question. Show your thinking with words or simple calculations if needed.

Skills Practiced:

Forces
Physics
Critical Thinking
Problem Solving

1Question

A student pushes a toy car with a small force, and the car moves forward. What kind of force did the student use, and what happened to the car?

2Question

Mia pulls a wagon that is full of books. The wagon is hard to move at first, but then it starts rolling. Why is it harder to move the wagon when it is full?

3Question

Two children are moving a large box. One child pushes from behind while the other pulls a rope tied to the front. What two types of forces are being used?

4Question

A soccer ball is sitting still on the grass. A player kicks it with a stronger force than before. How does the stronger force change the ball's motion?

5Question

A heavy desk needs to be moved across the classroom. Three students push together, but the desk still does not move. What can you say about the force they are using, and what might help the desk move?

Answer Key

#	Answer
1	The student used a push force, and the car moved forward.
2	It is harder to move because the wagon has more mass, so it takes a bigger force to start moving.
3	A push and a pull are being used.
4	The stronger force makes the ball move faster or farther.
5	Their push force is not strong enough to move the desk. More force or a smoother surface would help the desk move.