Understanding Buoyancy and Problem Solving

Understanding Buoyancy and Problem Solving

Assessment

Interactive Video

Physics, Science

7th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Jackson Turner

Used 1+ times

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The video follows a team working on a river quest to outdo their rivals by using steel drums to increase their boat's buoyancy. Initially, they face a setback when a drum installation goes wrong, but they recover and prepare to continue their logging mission. The video also explains the physics behind buoyancy, specifically Archimedes' principle, which states that an object is buoyed up by a force equal to the weight of the water it displaces.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the team's initial strategy to improve their boat's performance?

Using lighter logs

Adding steel drums for extra buoyancy

Changing the boat's design

Increasing the boat's speed

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What advantage did the team hope to gain by adding extra drums?

Increased speed

Better steering

Improved durability

More buoyancy

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What problem did the team encounter with the drums?

They were too expensive

They were not buoyant enough

A hole was accidentally made in one

They were too heavy

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the immediate reaction of the team member who caused the mishap?

He was angry

He was apologetic

He was indifferent

He was proud

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the team respond to the issue with the drum?

They quickly acquired a new drum

They decided to use a different method

They repaired the damaged drum

They gave up on the project

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the team do to ensure they could continue logging?

They waited for repairs

They found a new location

They bought a new drum

They changed their logging method

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the team's attitude after resolving the drum issue?

They were hesitant

They were indifferent

They were determined to continue

They were discouraged

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