Mize Physical Science Motion and Forces

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Science
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8th Grade
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Hard
+3
Standards-aligned
Lisa Thompson
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25 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is a force that opposes motion between two surfaces?
friction
acceleration
velocity
motion
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
The picture of the position vs. time graph shows an object that is...
accelerating/speeding up
moving at a constant speed
not moving
accelerating/slowing down.
Tags
NGSS.MS-PS3-1
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 20 pts
A push or pull that causes an object to move, stop, or change direction.
force
motion
energy
inertia
Tags
NGSS.MS-PS2-1
NGSS.MS-PS2-2
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the net force on the block? (click on the words to view the picture)
5 Newtons up
5 Newtons down
15 Newtons up
15 Newtons down
Tags
NGSS.MS-PS2-1
NGSS.MS-PS2-2
5.
HOTSPOT QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
This is the free-body diagram of a box. Someone is trying to push the box, but it is too heavy. Which arrow represents gravity?
Tags
NGSS.MS-PS2-4
6.
DROPDOWN QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
The graph below shows an object’s position in meters (m) over time in seconds (s) as it travels in a straight line. The object starts at rest.
Identify whether there are balanced or unbalanced forces acting on the object during each time interval.
Between 1-2 seconds (a)
Between 3-4 seconds (b)
Between 5-7 seconds (c)
Balanced Forces
Unbalanced Forces
Answer explanation
Remember, if the line is curved, the forces are unbalanced!
Tags
NGSS.MS-PS2-1
NGSS.MS-PS2-2
7.
LABELLING QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
A box is moving toward the right. Two forces act on the box: a force pushing the box to the right and a friction force. The two forces acting on the box are shown in the four force diagrams. Identify whether the speed of the box in each diagram will decrease, increase or remain constant.
Speed increases
Speed decreases
Speed remains constant
Tags
NGSS.MS-PS2-1
NGSS.MS-PS2-2
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