Generation Genius; Balanced and Unbalanced Force

When Izzy and Zoe pull on the rope with the same amount of force, the forces are __________?

• decreased

• increased

• balanced

• unbalanced

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To move back to where he started, Dr. Jeff changes which of these?

• direction of force

• skateboard wheels

• amount of force

• type of force

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Why is the egg NOT moving before Zoe hits the pan?

• there are no forces

• forces are unbalanced

• forces are balanced

• none of these

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What force causes the egg to fall into the cup?

• air pressure

• there are no forces acting on it

• static electricity

• gravity

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Which of these involves balanced and unbalanced forces?

• hoverboarding

• golf

• pool (billiards)

• all of these

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Why did Izzy fall when playing tug of war?

• unbalanced forces

• balanced forces

• he was pushed

• he tripped

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

Why doesn't the ping-pong just shoot up to the ceiling?

• force of air above it

• air pressure

• force of gravity

• trick ping-pong ball

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What did Zoe change to steer the hovercraft?

• strength of force

• direction of force

• added brakes

• type of force

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A force has both strength and _________?

• color

• direction

• balance

• power

Why didn't Zoe get the ball in the hole on her first try?

• right direction but not enough stregnth

• didn't have proper golf shoes

• poor quality golf club

• wrong direction but right amount of strength

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