Exploring the Principles of Force and Motion

What is motion?

• A type of playground equipment

• A game played in the playground

• Movement from one place to another

• A force that stops movement

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Which example describes a back and forth motion?

• Riding a merry-go-round

• Sitting still on a bench

• Swinging on the swings

• Running straight to the base

What determines the speed of motion?

• How fast the object is moving

• The size of the object

• The shape of the object

• The color of the object moving

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How can you make a toy car move?

• By watching it

• By shouting at it

• By pushing or pulling it

• By painting it a different color

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What is a force?

• A type of playground game

• A way to stop moving

• A kind of motion

• A push or pull that initiates movement

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How do you make a bike move?

• By yelling 'Go!'

• By pushing and pulling the pedals

• By sitting on it

• By blowing on it

What can you do to go faster on a bike?

• Close your eyes

• Use less force

• Use more force

• Stop pedaling

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How can you change the direction of your bike?

• By pedaling backwards

• By thinking about turning

• By using force to pull the handlebar

• By asking it nicely

What role does friction play when riding a bike?

• It makes the bike go faster

• It decorates the bike

• It helps to slow down and stop the bike

• It changes the bike's direction

What happens if there's no friction and you stop pedaling your bike?

• The bike stops immediately

• The bike changes color

• The bike turns into a car

• The bike keeps rolling on

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