Understanding Center of Gravity

Understanding Center of Gravity

Assessment

Interactive Video

Physics

4th - 6th Grade

Hard

Created by

Jennifer Brown

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happens to the balance of a spoon when a dime is added?

The spoon spins around.

The spoon balances better.

The spoon remains unchanged.

The spoon becomes unbalanced.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is it difficult to balance a potato on a ruler?

The ruler is too short.

The potato has an irregular shape.

The potato is too heavy.

The potato is too light.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do forks affect the center of gravity of a potato?

They make it easier to find.

They make it disappear.

They make it harder to find.

They do not affect it.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the method to find the center of gravity of an object?

Weigh the object.

Spin the object.

Draw lines from different hanging points.

Measure the object's height.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What can you do if you cannot balance an object?

Make it smaller.

Add more weight to it.

Add elements to adjust the center of gravity.

Change its color.