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Car Quiz

Authored by Lisa Thompson

Science

8th Grade

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Car Quiz
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which modification would most likely improve the efficiency of energy transformations in a mousetrap car?

Increasing the mass of the car

Using rougher materials for the axles

Lubricating the moving parts

Increasing the length of the string

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NGSS.MS-PS3-5

NGSS.MS-ETS1-1

NGSS.MS-ETS1-2

NGSS.MS-ETS1-3

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which of the following statements is true about work done on a mousetrap car?

The spring does negative work on the car.

Friction does positive work on the car.

The spring does positive work, and friction does negative work.

No work is done on the car once it starts moving.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-5

NGSS.MS-PS3-1

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT a type of friction that acts on a mousetrap car?

Static friction

Rolling friction

Air resistance

Sliding friction

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which modification would most effectively minimize friction in a mousetrap car?

Using wider wheels

Increasing the weight of the car

Using sandpaper for the axles

Applying lubricant to the axles

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

NGSS.MS-ETS1-4

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

How can a free body diagram be used to analyze the motion of a mousetrap car?

It shows the direction of motion of the car.

It helps identify the forces acting on the car and their directions.

It predicts the maximum speed the car can achieve.

It determines the energy transformations in the car.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

How can the acceleration of a mousetrap car be increased?

By increasing the mass of the car

By decreasing the force of the spring

By increasing the friction on the axles

By decreasing the mass of the car

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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What is the main source of power for the balloon-powered car?

Battery power

Solar energy

Electric motor

Air pressure from a balloon

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

NGSS.MS-PS2-1

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