Force & Motion

Front

Which object is in motion?

• A video of a car moving
• A ball rolling down the hill
• Bowling pins in a pyramid
• A potato on the table

Back

A ball rolling down the hill

Front

Why does the moon revolve around Earth and not float away in space?

Back

Earth's gravitational pull

Front

Why do our oceans have tides?

Back

Gravity from the sun and the moon

Front

Which is an example of work? Options: Reading your science book, Riding in the car, Pushing a car that won't move, Pushing a shopping cart

Back

Pushing a shopping cart

Front

Which of these is an example of friction being HELPFUL?

Back

A bowling ball easily rolling down the lane

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.

Front

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

Back

Equal

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.

Front

Using the pictures above, determine which picture represents a balanced force.

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.