Patterns of Motion Quiz

What is a pattern of motion?

• A random way in which an object moves once

• The repeated processes of an object moving

• A single instance of an object's movement

• The force that slows down moving objects

Which of the following is NOT an example of a pattern of motion?

• A pendulum swinging

• A ball being thrown straight

• A leaf falling from a tree

• A merry-go-round spinning

What affects the pattern created by a pendulum?

• The color of the pendulum

• The length of the string

• The time of day

• The shape of the weight

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What force is responsible for slowing down moving objects, eventually stopping them?

• Gravity

• Momentum

• Friction

• Inertia

What can patterns of motion be used for?

• To predict the weather

• To make predictions about the position of a moving object in the future

• To calculate the speed of light

• To determine the age of the universe

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What is an example of using a pattern to predict motion as mentioned in the text?

• Predicting when to eat lunch

• Predicting when to jump while jumping rope

• Predicting the outcome of a game

• Predicting the stock market

What happens when one surface rubs against another?

• We get electricity

• We get light

• We get friction

• We get sound

What does friction do to moving objects?

• It speeds them up

• It changes their color

• It slows them down and creates heat

• It makes them invisible

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What is air resistance an example of?

• Gravity

• Magnetism

• Friction

• Electricity

What is the purpose of streamlining in design according to the text?

• To increase friction from the air

• To make objects look more attractive

• To reduce friction from the air

• To make objects heavier