PCS 5th Grade Physical Science Review

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What is a mixture?

Back

A mixture is a combination of two or more substances where each substance retains its own properties.

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What causes a toy truck to eventually stop when going down a hill?

Back

Friction acting on the toy truck causes it to eventually stop.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-5

Front

What is mass?

Back

Mass is the amount of matter in an object.

Front

How does friction affect the movement of a soccer ball on grass?

Back

Friction decreases the speed of the ball when it rolls onto the grassy field.

Front

What form of energy is used to turn a waterwheel?

Back

Mechanical energy is used to turn the waterwheel.

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What is gravity?

Back

Gravity is the force that pulls objects toward each other, such as the Earth pulling objects toward its center.

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS1-4

NGSS.HS-PS2-4

Front

What is the difference between mass and weight?

Back

Mass is the amount of matter in an object, while weight is the force of gravity acting on that mass.

Front

What is a solution?

Back

A solution is a homogeneous mixture where one substance is dissolved in another.

Front

What is the role of friction in everyday life?

Back

Friction helps objects to grip surfaces, allowing us to walk, drive, and hold things.

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What is energy?

Back

Energy is the ability to do work or cause change.