Paper Roller Coaster Project Quiz

What is the main purpose of the Paper Roller Coaster project?

• To introduce students to fundamental concepts of physics

• To teach students how to build real roller coasters

• To make students memorize physics formulas

• To focus only on potential energy

What type of energy does a marble have at the top of the coaster?

• Kinetic energy

• Potential energy

• Thermal energy

• Sound energy

What happens to potential energy as the marble rolls down the track?

• It turns into kinetic energy

• It disappears

• It turns into sound energy

• It remains the same

What factor directly affects the potential energy of a marble on a hill?

• The height of the hill

• The color of the marble

• The weight of the marble

• The length of the track

What does friction between the marble and the track demonstrate?

• Opposing forces impact motion

• The marble speeds up

• The marble changes color

• The track becomes longer

What principle of Newton's laws is illustrated by the project?

• An object in motion will remain in motion unless acted upon by an external force

• Every action has an equal and opposite reaction

• Objects fall at the same rate

• Forces come in pairs

What skills does the Paper Roller Coaster project help develop?

• Critical thinking and problem-solving

• Memorization and repetition

• Drawing and painting

• Singing and dancing

What process does the project mirror?

• Real-world engineering design process

• Cooking process

• Artistic design process

• Mathematical calculation process

What is one benefit of students collaborating on the project?

• They develop a deeper understanding of physics principles

• They learn to work alone

• They memorize more facts

• They focus only on potential energy

What materials are used in the Paper Roller Coaster project?

• Paper and marbles

• Wood and nails

• Metal and screws

• Plastic and glue