Candle Seesaw Experiment Quiz

Candle Seesaw Experiment Quiz

Assessment

Quiz

Science

3rd Grade

Medium

NGSS
MS-PS2-4, MS-PS2-2, MS-PS1-2

+4

Standards-aligned

Created by

Surendra Kandukuri

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16 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happens to the balance of a seesaw when a candle is lit on one side?

The seesaw tilts towards the lit candle.

The seesaw tilts away from the lit candle.

The seesaw remains balanced.

The seesaw spins in circles.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-4

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

If a candle is placed at the center of a seesaw, what is most likely to happen when it is lit?

The seesaw will tilt to one side.

The seesaw will remain balanced.

The seesaw will break.

The seesaw will bounce up and down.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-4

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why does the seesaw tilt when a candle is lit on one side?

The heat from the candle makes the seesaw heavier.

The wax melts and shifts the weight.

The flame pushes the seesaw down.

The seesaw is scared of fire.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main reason a candle seesaw experiment is used in science?

To demonstrate the concept of balance and weight distribution.

To show how candles can be used for decoration.

To learn how to make candles.

To see how long a candle can burn.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

If you add a weight to the opposite side of a lit candle on a seesaw, what will likely happen?

The seesaw will tilt more towards the candle.

The seesaw will balance out.

The seesaw will tilt away from the candle.

The seesaw will catch fire.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-1

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What role does gravity play in the candle seesaw experiment?

Gravity pulls the seesaw upwards.

Gravity has no effect on the seesaw.

Gravity helps the seesaw balance by pulling it downwards.

Gravity makes the candle burn faster.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-4

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How can you make a seesaw with a candle balance again after it has tilted?

Add more wax to the candle.

Blow out the candle.

Add a weight to the opposite side.

Tilt the seesaw manually.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-4

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