Air Resistance / Gravity

Front

An object is falling downward through Earth's atmosphere. In which direction is the air resistance force?

Back

Up

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NGSS.MS-PS2-1

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

Front

The upward force which is exerted against a falling object is

Back

air resistance

Front

A force which causes objects to fall is:

weight

,

gravity

,

air resistance

,

absorbency

Back

gravity

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NGSS.MS-PS2-4

Front

When a falling object stops accelerating and falls at a constant speed, it is

Back

terminal velocity

Front

Complete the sentence: It is not the difference in gravity that causes objects to fall at different speeds, it’s the difference in the amount of ________________.

Back

Air resistance

Front

If you jump out of an airplane, which two forces are acting on you?

Back

Gravity and Air Resistance

Front

When you drop a hammer and a feather on the moon what will happen? There is no air on the moon.

Back

They will hit at the same time

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS2-4

Front

What acts to slow the rate at which objects fall?

Back

Air Resistance

Front

What is a parachute designed to maximize?

Back

Air Resistance

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-2

Front

Look at the pictures of the cars. Which car will have the most air resistance force acting upon it? They will be moving at the same speed.

Back