Snowball Slingshot Physics Quiz

What is the main purpose of the Snowball Slingshot activity?

• To bring the family together for a fun physics activity

• To create a new type of snowball

• To practice drawing and coloring

• To learn about winter sports

Which item is NOT needed to make the Snowball Slingshot?

• A bottle

• A balloon

• A spoon

• Tin foil

What is the first step in constructing the Snowball Slingshot?

• Cutting the bottle

• Drawing around the top of the bottle

• Stretching the balloon over the bottle

• Decorating the launcher

Why is it recommended for an adult to handle the scissors?

• Because the scissors are not needed

• Because the scissors are difficult to use

• Because the scissors are sharp

• Because the scissors are too heavy

What happens when the balloon is pulled back and released?

• The snowball moves sideways

• The snowball falls to the ground

• The snowball stays in place

• The snowball is launched forward

What force controls the path of the snowball after it leaves the bottle?

• Wind resistance

• Magnetic force

• Friction

• Gravity

What happens to the snowball when launched straight upwards?

• It curves to the side

• It slows down, stops, and falls back

• It speeds up continuously

• It travels in a straight line

What is the result of launching the snowball straight forward?

• It goes upwards

• It travels the farthest

• It spins in place

• It falls immediately

What is the optimal angle for launching the snowball to achieve maximum distance?

• 90 degrees

• 60 degrees

• 45 degrees

• 30 degrees

What is encouraged if you don't understand the science behind the activity?

• Ignore the science

• Ask a friend to do it for you

• Skip the activity

• Look it up together