Motion and Matter Inv. 2

A maple leaf is attached to a tree. Which is true about the forces at work?

• The forces are balanced.

• The forces are unbalanced.

• Gravity is pushing up on the leaf.

• The wind would be the only force at work.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

NGSS.MS-PS2-4

When a leaf is attached to a tree, gravity is pulling down while the tree pulls with equal force.

• True

• False

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NGSS.MS-PS2-4

Look at the wheel and axle systems below. Which of the following would travel in a straight path?

• System A

• System B

• System C

• None of the above

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NGSS.MS-PS2-1

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

Which system would travel in a zig-zag path?

• System A

• System B

• System C

• None of the above

Which system would travel in a curved path?

• System A

• System B

• System C

• System D

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS2-4

Which of the following would create a system that rolls in a straight path?

• Same sized wheels on different sized axles.

• Different sized wheels on different sized axles.

• Same size wheels on same size axles.

• Different sized axles on same sized wheels.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-1

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

Friction on the ground that a top is spinning on is likely to affect how it spins.

• True

• False

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NGSS.MS-PS2-1

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

The color of the top will affect how fast it spins.

• True

• False

The level of force used to start the top will affect how it spins.

• True

• False

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

The type of point the top spins on will affect how long it spins.

• True

• False