Galileo's Discovery and the Moon Experiment

Galileo's Discovery and the Moon Experiment

Assessment

Interactive Video

Physics, Science, History

6th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Emma Peterson

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The video demonstrates an experiment inspired by Galileo's discovery about gravity, using a feather and a hammer. The experiment is conducted on the moon to confirm that both objects fall at the same rate in a vacuum, validating Galileo's findings.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What objects does the speaker hold in each hand at the beginning of the experiment?

A feather and a stone

A leaf and a stone

A feather and a hammer

A leaf and a hammer

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is the moon considered an ideal place to confirm Galileo's findings?

Because it is closer to the sun

Because it has a stronger gravitational pull

Because it has no air resistance

Because it has a different atmosphere

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of feather is used in the experiment?

A falcon feather

A sparrow feather

An eagle feather

A dove feather

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the expected outcome when the feather and hammer are dropped on the moon?

The hammer hits the ground first

Neither hits the ground

The feather hits the ground first

Both hit the ground at the same time

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the experiment confirm about Galileo's theory?

It applies only in space

It is correct

It only applies on Earth

It was incorrect