Patterns of Motion and Friction

Can you predict the pattern of motion of the jump rope?

• circular around Izzy

• from side to side

• swinging back and fourth

• just up and down

What do you predict about the pattern of motion for Izzy and Zoe's pendulum?

• the long one will swing fastest

• the long one will swing slowest

• they will swing the same

• they will not swing at all

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NGSS.MS-PS2-4

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Which of these pendulums do you predict will have the fastest motion?

• the longest one

• the shortest one

• the medium length one

• they all will swing at the same speed

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NGSS.MS-PS2-4

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What is resistance to motion called?

• viscosity

• patterns

• friction

• resistance

What is produced by the friction of two surfaces rubbing against one another?

• matter

• steam

• electricity

• heat

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What is the purpose of the air in air hockey?

• keeps players cool

• dries players hands

• increases friction

• reduces friction

What is the bowling alley lane coated with to reduce friction?

• oil

• wood

• paint

• sand

What part of a car increases friction?

• color of paint

• tires

• amount of gas

• skill of driver

Patterns of motion can be used to ______

• make predictions

• make matter

• make energy

• none of these

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What causes the pendulums to form neat patterns?

• gravity

• different lengths of string

• friction

• energy

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