Tom Graphs
3 Laws
Simple Machines
Speed
Forces
100

A flat line on a distance and time graph means . . .

No Motion/Stopped

100

The first law of motion is also called the law of __________.

Inertia

100

What simple machine a wheel chair ramp?

wedge         wheel and axle        inclined plane

Inclined Plane

100

What information must you have to calculate the speed of movement?

Distance and Time
100

What force slows motion?

Friction     Air Resistance     Drag
200

A steep line on a distance and time graph means . . .

Fast movement

200
A rocket taking off is a great example of the ______ law of motion.

3rd

200
What simple machine is used on a flagpole to raise and lower the flag?

Pulley

200

A ship sailed 120 miles.  The trip took 2 hours.  What was the speed of the ship?

60 mph

200

What is it called when two people are arm wrestling but no one is winning?

Balanced Force

300

A car is moving at a ______________ speed when it travels without speeding up or slowing down.

Constant
300

Which law explains why a stronger force is necessary to move a heavy load?

2nd

300

What type of simple machine is a knife?

Wedge
300

If a car travels at a constant rate of 60 mph, how far will the car travel in 4 hours?

240 miles

300
In the real world, why does a feather appear to fall more slowly than a bowling ball?

Air Resistance

400

Draw a distance and time graph showing a race between Ed and Jo.  Jo is the winner!

Teacher will check:)

400

Which law explains why a seatbelt is necessary in a car?

1st

400

What is a wheel and axle simple machine used to do?

Move a Load
400

A rubber band flew 10 feet in 2 seconds.  What was the rubber band's speed?

5 feet per second

400

What force attracts all objects towards the Earth's center?

Gravity

500

Draw a distance and time graph that shows Tom leaving home walking slowly; stopping to rest on a park bench; running back home at a sprint.


Teacher will check:)

500

Which law explains the difference in moving a wheel barrel full of rocks and moving an empty wheel barrel?

2nd

500
Which simple machine is used to secure the lid on your water bottle?
Screw
500

A train is moving at a speed of 75 mph.  It traveled for 3 hours at this speed.  What distance did the train travel?

225 miles

500

When a swimmer pushes off the wall of the pool. Their body __________ in a forward direction.

Thrust

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