Understanding Inertia and Motion

Understanding Inertia and Motion

Assessment

Interactive Video

Physics, Science

7th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Sophia Harris

FREE Resource

The video explains how inertia affects the motion of a car and the human body during sudden stops. It highlights that due to inertia, the body tends to continue moving at the same speed even when the car stops abruptly, which can lead to accidents if not restrained.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happens to a car when it experiences a sudden change in speed?

It maintains its speed.

It speeds up.

It snaps or slows down.

It stops immediately.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary reason for a car to snap or slow down suddenly?

Engine failure.

Road conditions.

Inertia.

Driver's decision.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does inertia affect your body when a car changes speed?

Your body wants to maintain its current speed.

Your body wants to move faster.

Your body wants to move backward.

Your body wants to stop immediately.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the tendency of your body due to inertia during an accident?

To move at the speed of the car before the accident.

To stop immediately.

To move in the opposite direction.

To remain stationary.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is it important to wear a seatbelt in a moving vehicle?

To prevent the car from speeding.

To keep the car balanced.

To counteract the effects of inertia during sudden stops.

To make the car more aerodynamic.