Unbalanced Forces and Motion Concepts

Unbalanced Forces and Motion Concepts

Assessment

Interactive Video

Physics, Science, Other

6th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video tutorial explains unbalanced forces using examples of a toy car and a wooden box. It discusses how forces like gravity, reaction, push, and friction interact, and how the net force determines motion. Unbalanced forces cause changes in motion, speed, and direction, and are essential for moving objects. The tutorial concludes with a summary of the key points about unbalanced forces.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the net force acting on the toy car when a 15 Newton push is applied and friction is 10 Newton?

5 Newton

15 Newton

10 Newton

0 Newton

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the wooden box example, what happens when the applied force exceeds the maximum frictional force?

The box remains stationary

The box moves

The box moves in the opposite direction

The box levitates

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why does the toy car experience less friction compared to the wooden box?

The toy car is heavier

The toy car has a larger contact area

The toy car has a smaller contact area

The toy car is made of wood

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What causes the suitcase to fall when released?

The suitcase is pushed upwards

The suitcase becomes lighter

The force of gravity is unopposed

The force of pull increases

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What role does friction play in the motion of a rolling football?

It stops the football

It speeds up the football

It has no effect on the football

It changes the direction of the football

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What can unbalanced forces do to a stationary object?

Keep it stationary

Set it in motion

Make it disappear

Change its color

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How can unbalanced forces affect a moving object?

They can stop it

They can make it heavier

They can make it invisible

They can change its shape

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