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TEKS Grade 8 Science - 8.6.A Unbalanced Forces

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Grade 8
Science (2017)
Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)

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Grade 8
Science (2017)
Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)

8.6a

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  • Q1
    For an investigation, a student measures the speed of a cart as it rolls down a ramp. The student then records data in the table below. Which of these best explains the student’s data?
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    The speed of the cart decreases as the cart rolls down the ramp because the forces acting on the cart are balanced.
    The speed of the cart decreases as the cart rolls down the ramp because of friction between the cart and the ramp.
    The speed of the cart increases as the cart rolls down the ramp because the force acting on the cart is greater than the force of gravity
    The speed of the cart increases as the cart rolls down the ramp because the forces acting on the cart are unbalanced.
    60s
    8.6a
  • Q2
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    60s
    8.6a
  • Q3
    The diagram below shows a boat moving north in a river at 3 m/s while the current in the river moves south at 1 m/s. How will the boat be affected if it enters a part of the river where the current is moving south at 2 m/s?
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    The boat will stop.
    The boat will move to the west.
    The boat will move faster.
    The boat will move slower.
    60s
    8.6a
  • Q4
    Four students push carts filled with sports equipment across the gym. Each student pushes with the same amount of force. Which cart has the greatest change in speed?
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    60s
    8.6a
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    60s
    8.6a

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