Exploring Balanced and Unbalanced Forces

Exploring Balanced and Unbalanced Forces

Assessment

Interactive Video

Science

6th - 8th Grade

Hard

PS.7.1.2

Standards-aligned

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Eric Loveday

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Standards-aligned

PS.7.1.2

8 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why do tug-of-war games with balanced teams last longer?

Because the teams are uneven in strength

The game rules require more time

Due to the balanced forces exerted by both teams

Because the rope is usually longer

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PS.7.1.2

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the state called when a bird rests on a branch without moving?

Velocity

Motion

Equilibrium

Acceleration

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happens when an additional bird lands on the branch?

Both birds fly away

The branch breaks due to unbalanced forces

The branch remains stable

The branch extends

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What keeps the bike moving at a constant speed under balanced forces?

The bike's color

Pedaling force equalizing the resistive forces

Lack of gravity

A flat road

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What immediate effect does breaking the chain have on the bike?

It continues at a constant speed

It stops instantly

It decelerates and eventually stops

It accelerates

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When are forces considered balanced?

When they cause acceleration

When they are of different sizes

When they are the same size and act in opposite directions

When they only act in one direction

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a direct result of unbalanced forces?

No change in motion

Constant speed

Equilibrium state

Change in motion

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What should be considered when forming a tug-of-war team to ensure a balanced game?

Using a longer rope

Balancing the force capabilities of both teams

Choosing the strongest participants

Playing on different surfaces