Understanding Gravity and Optical Illusions

Understanding Gravity and Optical Illusions

Assessment

Interactive Video

Physics, Science, Biology

6th - 7th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video features a humorous discussion about fame and the concept of gravity, using Billy the skydiving squirrel as an example. It explains how gravity works, its constant pull, and how air resistance affects falling objects. The video also explores a gravity illusion involving a bowling ball, demonstrating that what seems to defy gravity is actually an optical illusion.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Billy the squirrel famous for?

Being a talking animal

Winning a talent show

Skydiving

Being the most famous animal on Instagram

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is gravity described as in the video?

A temporary force

A constant force

A person

A magical power

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does a parachute help in slowing down a fall?

By decreasing air resistance

By pushing the object upwards

By increasing gravity

By increasing air resistance

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What keeps a roller coaster on its track?

Magnetism

Friction

Air resistance

Gravity

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happens when a frog jumps?

It floats in the air

It stays in the air

Gravity pulls it back down

It defies gravity

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the role of gravity when you fall off a skateboard?

It has no effect

It makes you float

It pulls you to the ground

It pushes you upwards

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the optical illusion involving the bowling ball?

The ball rolled uphill

The ball floated

The ball disappeared

The ball changed color

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