Forces and Motion (Midpoint)

In order for an object to speed up, the direction of the force is:

• in any direction

• in the same direction as the object's motion

• in the opposite direction of the object's motion

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NGSS.HS-PS2-1

In order for an object to start moving, the force must come from

• the same direction as the object's motion

• the opposite direction as the object's motion

• any direction

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NGSS.3-PS2-1

In order for an object to stop moving, the force must come from

• the same direction as the object's motion

• the opposite direction as the object's motion

• any direction.

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NGSS.3-PS2-1

Complete the sentence to match your observations: When you exert a stronger force on an object, you will see ________ change in velocity as compared to exerting a weaker force on the same object.

• a greater

• a weaker

• the same

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

A push or pull that can cause motion.

• velocity

• speed

• cause

• force

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

Speed in a particular direction

• force

• velocity

• motion

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

Which of the following pictures models Claim 1: The thrusters caused the pod to move in the opposite direction.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-1

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

Which of the following models claim 2: The thrusters only slowed the pod, it didn't stop. The pod hit the space station, which made it bounce and move in the opposite direction.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-1

How are speed and velocity different?

• Speed includes direction

• Speed indicates momentum

• Velocity includes Momentum

• Velocity includes direction

_____ is the force that slows motion between touching objects.

• Friction

• Gravity

• Pull

• Push

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NGSS.3-PS2-1