Motion

Which of the following best completes this graphic organizer?

• a ball player shooting a basketball

• forms of energy

• directions of objects

• examples of forces

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Kinetic energy is...

• energy of motion

• thermal energy

• stored energy

• the energy of mass

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Which pictures show an object using kinetic energy?

• c, d, f

• a, b, c

• a, b, e

• d, e, f

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Based on the data recorded in the table, which hypothesis is most likely being tested in this investigation?

• If the surface of the ramp is bumpy, then a car will travel farther.

• If the car has more mass, then it will travel the least distance.

• If the ramp is taller, then a car will travel a greater distance.

• If the ramp is longer, then a car will travel a shorter distance.

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A tennis ball bouncing off a court is in what state of energy?

• potential

• relative

• kinetic

• resistance

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Which of the following statements describes the speed of an object?

• The car finished the race in 12 minutes.

• The car traveled 11 kilometers in 12 minutes.

• The car crossed the finish line.

• The car did not make it to the finish line.

Which is most likely true of an object at rest?

• It has multiple forces acting on it that add to zero net force.

• It is being held by a force that opposes motion, such as gravity.

• It is resting on a smooth surface with no friction.

• It is experiencing forces that do not sum zero net force.

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According to the data in the table, what best describes the object’s speed?

• The object’s speed increased.

• The object’s speed decreased.

• The object’s speed remained steady.

• The object’s speed doubled after each minute.

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What is the combination of all the forces acting on an object called?

• total force

• net force

• combined force

• motion force

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Which car is changing its motion?

• a car driving the same speed on a straight highway

• a car stopping at a stoplight

• a car parked in a parking garage

• a car that is broken down on the side of the road