Molecule Collisions and Newton’s Cradle

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What happens when you pull and release one sphere in a Newton's Cradle?
It swings back and forth forever
It stops immediately
It transfers energy to the next sphere
It changes color
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2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why do the spheres in the middle of a Newton's Cradle stay in place?
They are glued
They are too heavy
Energy is transferred without moving them
They are broken
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3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main concept demonstrated by a Newton's Cradle?
Kinetic energy transfer
Sound waves
Light reflection
Heat conduction
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4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What happens to the spheres on the ends of a Newton's Cradle?
They keep swinging out and back
They stay still
They fall off
They change color
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5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main concept demonstrated by Newton's Cradle?
Energy creation
Energy transfer
Energy destruction
Energy storage
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6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What happens to the total amount of energy in the molecules during a collision?
It increases.
It decreases.
It stays the same.
It disappears.
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7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the result of energy being transferred from one molecule to another?
Molecules change color.
Molecules change direction.
Molecules become larger.
Molecules become smaller.
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