Physics of Strings and Inertia

Physics of Strings and Inertia

Assessment

Interactive Video

Physics, Science

5th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Aiden Montgomery

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The video tutorial demonstrates an experiment with a ball and strings to explore concepts of tension, weight, and inertia. The teacher explains how pulling on strings can lead to breakage, depending on the forces involved. The top string breaks due to the weight of the ball, while the bottom string breaks due to the ball's inertia. The teacher further illustrates these concepts using an elastic band, emphasizing the role of inertia as a resistance to change in motion.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the initial setup of the experiment involving the ball and string?

A ball is thrown into the air.

A ball is submerged in water.

A ball is held up with a string.

A ball is placed on a table.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is being tested by pulling the string attached to the ball?

Which part of the string will break.

The weight of the ball.

The color of the ball.

The elasticity of the string.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What factor contributes to the tension in the strings?

The temperature of the room.

The length of the string.

The color of the string.

The tension applied by pulling.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why does the top string break first when pulled gradually?

Due to the air pressure.

Because of the ball's color.

Due to the weight of the ball.

Because the string is too short.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main reason the bottom string breaks when pulled quickly?

The inertia of the ball.

The color of the string.

The weight of the ball.

The length of the string.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happens to the ball when the bottom string is pulled quickly?

The ball remains in place due to inertia.

The ball becomes heavier.

The ball changes color.

The ball moves upwards.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the term 'inertia' refer to in the context of the ball?

The ball's weight.

The ball's color.

The ball's tendency to remain in its current state.

The ball's tendency to change its state.

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