Types of Motion in Physics

Types of Motion in Physics

Assessment

Interactive Video

Physics

3rd - 5th Grade

Hard

Created by

Liam Anderson

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The video tutorial introduces the concept of motion, using a frog leaping into water as an example. It defines motion as the process of changing position and provides various examples, such as an airplane taking off, a person on a swing, and people on a seesaw or carousel. The video encourages viewers to think about different ways to describe motion.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is motion?

The process of staying still

The process of changing position

The process of changing color

The process of growing

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does an airplane typically move when taking off?

In a straight line and then upwards

In a circular motion

In a zigzag pattern

In a downward spiral

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which type of motion is demonstrated by a person on a swing?

Circular motion

Side-to-side motion

Back-and-forth motion

Up-and-down motion

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What kind of motion is experienced on a seesaw?

Circular motion

Up-and-down motion

Back-and-forth motion

Side-to-side motion

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What motion is typical on a carousel?

Back-and-forth motion

Up-and-down motion

Side-to-side motion

Round-and-round motion