Forces and Motion

Front

This force is a pull between all objects. It is the force that gives us weight here on Earth. And, if we throw a rock off of a cliff, it is the force that causes the rock to fall to Earth. What is this force?

Back

gravity

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Front

Jose and Gina push a 10-pound box from opposite sides. Jose uses 20 pounds of force, Gina uses 15 pounds. What happens to the box?

Back

The box will move toward Gina.

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Front

The kicker has made contact with the football. In order for the ball to follow the path shown by the dotted line, what must be true of the forces acting on the ball?

Back

Force 2 must be the greatest.

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Front

How can Sam make the cart move faster?

Back

Increase the force of his push.

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Front

The box in the picture begins motionless, and then both forces are applied at the same time. Describe the resulting motion of the box

Back

The box will move to the right.

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Front

What caused the baseball to change direction when Julio hit it?

Back

the force of his swing

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Front

If you throw each hammer with the same amount of force, which hammer will move the shortest distance? Options: 8 pounds, 10 pounds, 12 pounds, 16 pounds.

Back

16 pounds

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Front

Which student threw the ball with the greatest force? Options: connor, jake, leroy, pete

Back

jake

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Front

What caused Pedro’s bicycle to go faster?

Back

Pedro pushed harder on the pedals.

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Front

A submarine is moving forward slowly in the water. When it increases thrust, it will

Back

go faster.

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