The Fastest Sled Ride Ever!

Squeaks and I went sledding but got stuck due to friction from soft snow. We learned that friction is a force that slows us down, especially on rough surfaces. To improve our sledding experience, we decided to pack the snow to reduce friction. After packing the snow, we successfully sledded down the hill with less friction, allowing us to go faster and further.

What was the main reason Squeaks and the narrator's sledding attempt was unsuccessful?

• Their sled was too heavy.

• They didn't push hard enough.

• The hill was too steep.

• The snow was too soft and powdery.

What is the force called that resists the motion of the sled?

• Momentum

• Inertia

• Friction

• Gravity

Why is it easier to slide on a wood floor than on a carpet?

• Carpets are more colorful.

• Carpets are smoother.

• Wood floors are warmer.

• Wood floors have less friction.

What strategy did Squeaks and the narrator use to improve their sledding experience?

• They used a different sled.

• They packed down the snow to make it smoother.

• They waited for the snow to melt.

• They sledded on a different hill.

How did packing down the snow affect their sledding?

• It reduced the friction, allowing them to go faster.

• It made the snow melt.

• It increased the friction.

• It made the sled heavier.