Newton's Cradle Demonstration Concepts

Newton's Cradle Demonstration Concepts

Assessment

Interactive Video

Physics, Mathematics, Science

3rd - 5th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video tutorial demonstrates the concept of Newton's Cradle using bowling balls. It starts with a single ball and progresses to four balls, illustrating the principles of momentum and energy conservation. Each step shows how the number of balls affects the outcome, providing a clear visual understanding of the physics involved.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the initial setup described in the introduction of Newton's Cradle?

Two bowling balls are used.

Three bowling balls are used.

One bowling ball is used.

Four bowling balls are used.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the demonstration with two bowling balls, what happens when two balls are pulled back?

One ball comes out the other side.

Two balls come out the other side.

No balls come out the other side.

Three balls come out the other side.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the result when three bowling balls are pulled back in the Newton's Cradle demonstration?

One ball comes out the other side.

Two balls come out the other side.

Four balls come out the other side.

Three balls come out the other side.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many bowling balls are used in the final demonstration?

Four

Two

Three

One

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the pattern observed in the Newton's Cradle demonstrations?

Two more balls come out the other side.

One less ball comes out the other side.

No balls come out the other side.

The same number of balls pulled back comes out the other side.