Exploring Force and Motion Through Experiments

What material were the ramps made of?

• Plastic

• Cardboard

• Metal

• Wood

What was used to create friction on one of the ramps?

• Cloth

• Rubber

• Straws

• Sandpaper

What objects were used for the ramp experiment?

• A pencil and an eraser

• A glue stick and a drill bit

• A ball and a cube

• A toy car and a marble

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How far did the glue stick travel on the smooth ramp?

• 40 inches

• 75 inches

• 35 inches

• 83 inches

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What concept does the ramp experiment demonstrate?

• Gravity

• Magnetism

• Electricity

• Friction

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What does the experiment with ramps teach about motion?

• The influence of shape on velocity

• The effect of weight on speed

• The role of gravity in motion

• The impact of friction on distance

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How can the ramp's incline be adjusted in the experiment?

• By using different objects

• By altering the room temperature

• By changing the material of the ramp

• By adding or removing books

What equipment is needed for the ping-pong toss game?

• Straws and ping-pong balls

• Rubber bands and paper clips

• Plastic spoons and pom-poms

• Spoons and marbles

How is the winner of the ping-pong toss game determined?

• The most accurate toss

• The shortest distance

• The longest distance

• The highest toss

What is the purpose of starting at the same point in the ping-pong toss game?

• To test strength

• To increase difficulty

• To reduce the game time

• To ensure fairness