Understanding Gravity and Falling Objects

Understanding Gravity and Falling Objects

Assessment

Interactive Video

Physics, Science

6th - 10th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Ethan Morris

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The video explores the concept of gravity and common misconceptions about falling objects. It demonstrates that two balls of different masses fall at the same rate due to gravity, despite one feeling heavier. The discussion addresses misconceptions about constant speed and gravitational force, emphasizing that gravity causes acceleration. The experiment concludes with observations confirming that both balls hit the ground simultaneously, illustrating the principles of physics.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the expected outcome when Jack drops both balls at the same time?

Both balls hit the ground at the same time.

Neither ball hits the ground.

The lighter ball hits the ground first.

The heavier ball hits the ground first.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why do some people think the heavier ball will hit the ground first?

Because it has more mass.

Because it is dropped from a higher height.

Because it is a different color.

Because it is made of a different material.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the common misconception about the speed of falling objects?

They fall with constant speed.

They do not fall at all.

They fall with decreasing speed.

They fall with increasing speed.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What actually happens to the speed of the balls as they fall?

It stops.

It remains constant.

It decreases.

It increases.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What do some people incorrectly believe about the gravitational force on the two balls?

It is the same on both balls.

It is stronger on the lighter ball.

It is stronger on the heavier ball.

It does not affect the balls.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the actual relationship between gravitational force and mass?

Gravitational force is independent of mass.

Gravitational force is weaker on heavier objects.

Gravitational force is the same for all objects.

Gravitational force is stronger on heavier objects.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why do both balls hit the ground at the same time despite different masses?

Because they are made of the same material.

Because they have the same shape.

Because they have the same acceleration due to gravity.

Because they have the same color.

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