Mouse Trap Car

The mouse trap racer demonstrates potential energy. 

• True
• False

The mouse trap racer demonstrates kinetic energy. 

• True
• False

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

NGSS.MS-PS3-5

The mouse trap racer depends upon kinetic energy that comes from the spring. 

• True
• False

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

NGSS.MS-PS3-5

Energy that is stored within   an object, not in motion but capable of   becoming active is called _________. 

• Potential 
• Kinetic

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NGSS.MS-PS3-2

Potential energy becomes kinetic energy as the mousetrap car begins to move.

• False
• True

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NGSS.MS-PS3-2

Force is an action that causes the mousetrap car to accelerate. 

• True
• False

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NGSS.MS-PS2-1

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

Friction is the force that opposes the motion of the mousetrap car.

• True 
• False

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

Lighter vehicles will require less force to begin moving and will experience less friction than heavier vehicles but your racer might spin out. 

• True 
• False

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

Which is the correct mouse trap placement on the base of the car for the lever length in the picture?

• Top picture

• Bottom picture

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-1

NGSS.MS-ETS1-3

NGSS.MS-ETS1-4

The force that slows the car down? (pick 2)

• Applied force

• Resistance force

• Friction

• Normal