Forces and Motion in Physics

Forces and Motion in Physics

Assessment

Interactive Video

Physics

4th - 5th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video tutorial introduces two types of forces: gravity and friction. It explains gravity as the force that pulls objects towards the center of the Earth, using examples like falling apples and planetary orbits. The video also discusses how gravity varies on different planets, such as the Moon. An experiment is suggested to demonstrate gravity. The concept of friction is introduced as the force between two surfaces in motion, with examples like sliding on snow and driving on slippery roads. The video concludes with a summary of both forces and their real-life applications.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary force that pulls objects towards the center of the Earth?

Gravity

Magnetism

Friction

Electricity

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why do apples fall from trees instead of floating upwards?

Due to gravity

Because of wind

Because of sunlight

Due to air pressure

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What keeps planets in orbit around the sun?

Magnetic fields

Planetary rotation

Solar winds

Gravitational force of the sun

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the size of a planet affect its gravitational force?

Larger planets have weaker gravity

Size does not affect gravity

Smaller planets have stronger gravity

Larger planets have stronger gravity

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why do astronauts wear suits on the moon?

To protect from cold

To communicate with Earth

To avoid floating due to low gravity

To see in the dark

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What simple experiment can demonstrate gravity?

Throwing a ball in the air

Spinning a top

Floating a paper boat

Swinging a pendulum

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is friction?

A force that pulls objects towards Earth

A force that opposes motion between surfaces

A force that causes objects to float

A force that attracts objects to the sun

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