Bill Nye-Balance and Forces

1. What is the main topic of the video?

• Balance in sports

• The importance of science

• Inertia and forces

• Cooking techniques

According to the video, what happens when forces are equal?

• They are out of balance

• They create motion

• They are in balance

• They cancel each other out

What term is used for a twisting force in the video?

• Gravity

• Torque

• Balance

• Weight

How does the video demonstrate the concept of balance?

• By showing a dance performance

• By using a balance beam

• By cooking a recipe

• By playing a musical instrument

What must you do to keep your balance when standing?

• Lean back

• Keep your center of gravity over your feet

• Jump up and down

• Sit down

What does the narrator suggest about a bowling pin's center of gravity?

• It is always at the top

• It is always in the middle

• It changes with movement

• It can be ignored

How does an elevator work?

• Pushes and Pulls

• Gravity

• Magnetism

• By using a counterweight