Understanding Inertia and Newton's Laws

Understanding Inertia and Newton's Laws

Assessment

Interactive Video

Physics, Science, Other

4th - 5th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video introduces the concept of inertia, explaining it as a property of matter that resists changes in motion. It discusses Newton's Law of Motion, which describes inertia, and provides examples of inertia in daily life, such as the experience of riding a bus. The video also covers the three types of inertia: rest, direction, and motion, and concludes with trivia about Newton's contributions to science.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the common misconception about Inertia?

It is a force that helps us do work.

It is a mystical force that prevents us from doing tasks.

It is a type of energy.

It is a form of gravity.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Newton's First Law of Motion state?

An object at rest will start moving without any force.

An object in motion will eventually stop on its own.

An object will change its speed and direction on its own.

An object at rest stays at rest, and an object in motion stays in motion unless acted upon by an external force.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT a type of Inertia?

Inertia of Rest

Inertia of Motion

Inertia of Direction

Inertia of Speed

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What causes the sudden jerk when a bus starts moving?

Inertia of Rest

Inertia of Direction

Inertia of Speed

Inertia of Motion

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why do passengers tilt to the right when a bus takes a sharp left turn?

Inertia of Motion

Inertia of Rest

Inertia of Direction

Inertia of Speed

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happens to your body when a moving bus suddenly stops?

You fall sideways due to Inertia of Speed.

You fall backward due to Inertia of Rest.

You fall forward due to Inertia of Motion.

You remain stationary due to Inertia of Direction.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is another name for Newton's First Law of Motion?

Law of Force

Law of Gravity

Law of Inertia

Law of Acceleration

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