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Balanced vs Unbalanced Forces

Authored by R Conner

Science

8th Grade

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Balanced vs Unbalanced Forces
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1.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

You and your dad are moving the couch from one side to another. Your dad pushes with a force of 35 N to the right and you push with a force of 25 N right. What is the net force on the couch?

60 N right
10 N left
60 n right
50 N left

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

2.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

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A wheeled cart is moving to the right at a constant speed.  Two forces of equal magnitude are acting upon the cart. Which of the following best describes the forces and motion of the cart?

Balanced Forces, Constant Speed
Balanced Forces, Acceleration
Unbalanced Forces, Constant Speed
Unbalanced Forces, Acceleration

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

3.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Which could be an example of an unbalanced force?

A plate sitting on a dining table
A ball at the top of a hill that is not moving
Earth orbiting the Sun 
A baseball that has been thrown to home plate.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

4.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Which could be an example of a balanced force?

An asteroid moving at a constant speed through space 
A car accelerating from a stop sign
A box of dishes falling from a counter 
A rocket taking off 

5.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following objects will experience an unbalanced force?

A bike rider on a smooth and level road, pedaling at a constant rate.

A train pulling on another train, each with the same amount of force.

A chair sitting on the floor with balanced forces acting in opposite directions.

A ball rolling across the floor with friction acting in the opposite direction.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

6.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

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If these teams are pulling with the same amount of force what will happen?

The boy in blue will win.
They will not move at all.
The boy in red will win.
Both will fall down.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

7.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

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What is the net force?

40 N left
0 N Balalnced
400 N right
40 N right

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

NGSS.MS-PS2-1

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