Forces and Motion quick quiz

By changing the surface over which a ball rolls, students could investigate the effect of which of the following?

• Magnetism

• Electricity

• Rotation

• Friction

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NGSS.3-PS2-1

Which two tools below would be most useful in investigating how the mass of an object can affect the distance it moves with a push

• Spring scale and hot plate

• Balance and meter stick

• Graduated cylinder and beaker

• Magnet and thermometer

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

Which of the following describes the best way to investigate the strength of several different magnets?

• Place each magnet in water to see if it sinks.

• Count how many paper clips each magnet can pick up

• Use tools to measure the mass and length of each magnet.

• Place the magnets near each other to see how they move.

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NGSS.3-5-ETS1-3

Students conducted an investigation in which they rolled marbles across different surfaces to measure the effect of the force of friction on each surface.

Friction slows down and stops objects. Which of the surfaces investigated showed the greatest amount of friction?

• Surface A

• Surface B

• Surface C

• Surface D

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NGSS.3-PS2-1

Students have short and tall ramps and toy cars with which to create an investigation. Which of the following is a testable question students could answer in an investigation using these materials?

• What kind of material should be used to make roads?

• What kind of toy car is the overall best kind to buy?

• How does ramp height affect the distance the toy car rolls?

• What kind of scientist can best explain how cars work?

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NGSS.3-PS2-1

NGSS.3-PS2-2