Force and Energy (5.8B/C, 5.7B)

This investigation is carried out to show that

• light travels in a straight line

• light can be seen through the holes

• light penetrates a transparent object

• light travels in many ways

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

The bending of waves as they pass from one substance into another.

• Reaction
• Reflection
• Refraction
• Repost

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

The diagram shows a force and motion investigation. Students used the tools listed on the diagram to test how the amount of air in the balloon affects the distance the straw and balloon travel. If the students change the amount of air in the balloon during this investigation, what do you predict will happen?

• The color of the balloon will affect the distance traveled.

• The distance the balloon travels will vary depending on the amount of air.

• The distance traveled cannot be tested with this investigation.

• The distance the balloon travels will not vary.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-1

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

Three students used spring scales to measure the force needed to pull three blocks made of different materials up a ramp. Students recorded the force used to pull each block in the chart below. Which of the following is the best explanation of why the blocks required different amounts of force?

• The blocks all have different masses.

• The blocks are all made of the same material.

• The ramp's surface is not even.

• Friction between the blocks and the ramp does not exist.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

A fifth grade class constructed this circuit.  Which of these objects most likely made the light glow when connected to points X and Y?

• plastic straw
• cotton string
• aluminum foil
• rubber eraser

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NGSS.4-PS3-2

1. Which switch or switches must be closed to make both lamps light?

• Only switch A

• Only switch B

• Switches A and C

• Switches A, B, and C

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NGSS.MS-PS3-5

If lamp 2 is unscrewed from its holder, what will happen to lamp 1?

• It will stay lit

• It will go out

• It will get dimmer

• It will dissapear