Forces 2.1

Amplify Forces Ch 2 Lesson 2.1

Poll

Do you think the number of asteroid samples the pod is carrying made a difference?

• Yes

• No

Multiple Choice

What is mass?

• The amount of matter in an object

• The speed and direction of an object

• A push or pull that changes an object's motion

Poll

Which car would have a greater change in velocity if you pushed them with the same amount of force?

• Toy Car

• Full-size car

Poll

So which pod would have the greater change in velocity when pushed by the same amount of force?

• More massive pod (heavier)

• Less massive pod (lighter)

Poll

Since the force from the thrusters was the same in this mission, could the mass of the pod been a factor in the pod not stopping?

• Yes

• No