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PB-SC.6.P.13.3 (M) - Investigate and describe that an unbalanced force acting on an object changes its speed, or direction of motion, or both.

Quiz by Romano, Ellen

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  • Q1
    What happens to an object when an unbalanced force acts on it?
    Its speed or direction of motion changes.
    It remains at rest
    It loses mass
    It moves in a straight line at constant speed
    30s
  • Q2
    Which of the following scenarios illustrates an unbalanced force acting on an object?
    A balloon floating in the air
    A car driving at a constant speed on a straight road
    A soccer ball being kicked and moving in a different direction.
    A book resting on a table
    30s
  • Q3
    When a car suddenly turns left while driving straight, what type of force is acting on it?
    No force is acting on it
    A balanced force is acting on it
    An unbalanced force is acting on it.
    Gravity is acting on it
    30s
  • Q4
    What can be concluded if an object is accelerating?
    It is in equilibrium
    No forces are acting on it
    An unbalanced force is acting on it.
    It is moving at a constant velocity
    30s
  • Q5
    What happens to an object that is in motion if the net force acting on it is zero?
    It continues to move at a constant speed in the same direction.
    It slows down
    It changes direction
    It speeds up
    30s
  • Q6
    Which of the following is a consequence of an unbalanced force acting on an object?
    The object's speed will remain constant
    The object will not move
    The object will only speed up
    The object can speed up, slow down, or change direction.
    30s
  • Q7
    If a hockey puck slides across the ice and is eventually brought to a stop by friction, what type of forces are acting on it?
    The forces are equal and opposite
    No forces are acting at all
    An unbalanced force is acting on it due to friction.
    Only balanced forces are acting
    30s
  • Q8
    What is one way to change the motion of a skateboard moving at a constant speed?
    Keep pushing it harder without changing direction
    Remove all forces acting on it
    Apply an unbalanced force to it.
    Let go of the skateboard
    30s
  • Q9
    What happens to a moving car if the driver suddenly applies the brakes?
    The car turns left
    The car slows down due to an unbalanced force.
    The car continues at the same speed
    The car speeds up
    30s
  • Q10
    What does it mean if an object experiences a net force?
    The object is moving in a circular path
    The forces acting on the object are balanced
    It means there is an unbalanced force acting on the object.
    The object is at rest
    30s

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