Force and Motion

Front

Why did the girls win the tug of war against the boys?

Back

There was more force on the girls side making it unbalanced.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

Front

Balanced forces have either a push or pull that is __________.

Back

Equal

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NGSS.MS-PS2-1

Front

Why did the feather go across the table when John blew with all his breath?

Back

John used a strong blowing force causing the feather to travel a greater distance.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-1

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

Front

Using the pictures above, determine which picture represents a balanced force: Picture A, Picture B, Picture C, Picture D.

Back

Picture B

Front

Why did Stephanie choose the 9 ft. ramp to travel the greater distance?

Back

Stephanie knows the higher the incline the greater distance you will travel.

Front

Which scenario is showing gravity as the main force moving an object? Options: My pencil fell to the ground when I dropped it, A plane taking off, A feather floating in the wind, A boy threw a ball up in the air.

Back

My pencil fell to the ground when I dropped it.

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NGSS.5-PS2-1

Front

A car was traveling on a dirt road and on a concrete road. The car was able to travel on the concrete road without using as much force. Which description explains this scientific fact?

Back

The dirt road has more friction because the surface is not smooth.

Front

Using a parachute causes a package to come to the ground slower. What statement explains this science fact?

Back

The parachute causes air resistance and decreases the force of gravity on the object.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-5

Front

When an airplane is taking off, the major forces being used are: Drag & lift, Lift & thrust, Weight & drag, Thrust & weight.

Back

Lift & thrust

Front

The location of an object relative to another object (the reference point) describes the _______ of an object.

Back

Position