Physics Questions on Motion and Collisions

Which sentence explains why the block with spots moved?

• The block with stripes fell faster than the block with spots.

• The block with stripes weighs much more than the block with spots.

• The block with stripes pushed on the block with spots when they touched.

• The block with spots moved on its own.

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Sahas is using grapes to explain how an object can change shape after a collision. How will a grape change shape after each collision?

• The grape will stay the same shape.

• The grape will become a square.

• The grape will change shape and become squished.

• The grape will disappear.

What happens to the sponge when the cup collides with it?

• It will cause the sponge to dry out.

• It will cause the sponge to change shape.

• It will cause the sponge to become bigger.

• It will cause the sponge to disappear.

Which statement explains what caused the sled to move farther the second time?

• Lea pulled harder.

• The snow was softer.

• The sled was lighter.

• The sled was smaller.

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What does Lea do first in her investigation with the sled?

• Gives the sled a soft pull.

• Gives the sled a hard pull.

• Pushes the sled.

• Lifts the sled.

What is the purpose of Mia and Jose's plan?

• To demonstrate how a push changes an object's motion.

• To show how to build a sled.

• To explain how to make snow softer.

• To learn how to pull objects.

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What happens to the sled when Lea pulls harder?

• It moves farther.

• It moves slower.

• It stops moving.

• It moves in circles.

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What is the main topic of the investigation conducted by Lea?

• The effect of pull strength on sled movement.

• The effect of snow color on sled speed.

• The effect of sled size on snow.

• The effect of weather on sleds.

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What is the result of giving the sled a soft pull?

• The sled moves one foot.

• The sled moves three feet.

• The sled does not move.

• The sled moves five feet.

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Which actions should Lin take when conducting her investigation? (Choose TWO)

• Fill the wagon with rocks.

• Push the wagon from behind.

• Use hard and soft pulls on the wagon.

• Measure the time it takes to go 100 feet.

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