Science – Force and Motion Study Guide



Science – Force and Motion Study Guide

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1. Describe potential and kinetic energy. Give an example of each (other than rollercoasters!)

Potential: Kinetic:

2. Explain what forces act upon the moon as it is orbiting earth.

3. What two forces affect the level of an object’s acceleration? Explain.

4. Give three different examples of friction.

5. How does friction affect objects?

6. Below is a ball’s movement over the course of 3 seconds.

Describe the movement of the ball over time.

a. The ball is slowing down because of friction.

b. The ball is going faster each second because of gravity.

c. The ball is going faster each second because of inertia.

d. The ball is slowing down because of gravity.

7. A person drops a ball off the top of a 10 story building. What statement below best describes the movement of the ball?

a. The ball will slow down with each second.

b. The ball will accelerate with each second.

c. The ball will stay the same speed each second.

d. None of the above.

8. Give TWO real life examples of each of the 6 simple machines.

a. Lever

b. Pulley

c. Wheel and Axle

d. Wedge

e. Inclined Plane

f. Screw

9. How could you figure out how fast you can run?

10. At the exact same time, you drop a piece of notebook paper and your science book out the window. The science book hits first. Why?

11. Does the floor push up at you when you stand or walk? Explain.

12. True or false: If two forces push or pull an object, the object will move. Explain.

13. Below is a picture of a train moving on a flat, continuous track. Label all forces acting upon the object.

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