Forces and Motion Quiz

What problem are they trying to solve with the model roller coaster?

• The marble runs out of energy before the first loop.

• The marble is too heavy.

• The marble is too fast.

• The marble is too small.

Which of the following is an example of a force causing an object to move?

• A book resting on a table.

• A car stopping at a red light.

• A parachute slowing down a skydiver.

• A soccer player kicking a ball.

What do they need to increase to help the marble get through the loop?

• The size of the marble.

• The number of loops.

• The force causing the marble to move forward.

• The height of the roller coaster.

What might cause the marble to slow down?

• Magnetism

• Wind

• Friction

• Gravity

What variable are they testing in the first experiment with the toy car?

• The weight of the car.

• The height of the ramp.

• The length of the ramp.

• The color of the car.

What did they use to measure the distance traveled by the toy car?

• A ruler

• A stopwatch

• A meter stick

• A scale

What effect does starting the car further up the ramp have?

• The car travels a longer distance.

• The car does not move.

• The car travels the same distance.

• The car travels a shorter distance.

What other factors can they test to improve the roller coaster?

• The color of the marble.

• The shape of the loops.

• The effects of friction and the force applied at launch.

• The number of marbles.

What is force?

• The ability to do work

• A push or pull on an object

• The speed of an object

• The distance an object travels

Which of the following is NOT a type of force?

• Gravity

• Friction

• Magnetism

• Color