Newton's Laws
Pushes and Pulls
Properties of things
Forces and Energy
Other Stuff to Know
100
How many of Newton's Laws are there?
Three
100
What is a force?
A push or a pull
100
A characteristic of an object that can be observed.
A property
100
What is the ability to do work?
Energy
100
A certain location of an object
Position
200
Newton's First Law is the Law of I inertia. What is inertia?
Inertia is to resist change
200
A force on an object that moves away from the object (such as playing "Tug-O-War")
Pull
200
True or False - An observation is something that is a fact that can be proven.
True
200
The force that pulls objects (including YOU) toward the Earth.
Gravity
200
True or False: A horse pulling an empty sleigh will be able to run faster than a horse pulling a sleigh with four people in it.
True
300
How is a balloon rocket an example of Newton's Third Law "For ever action there is an equal and opposite reaction"?
The air shoots backward and the balloon flies forward.
300
A force against an object
Push
300
What is the difference between an observation and an opinion?
Observation is a fact, and opinion is a thought or an idea that others may or may not agree on.
300
When energy is passed from one object to another.
Energy Transfer
300
If a car is going 30 mph, how fast are the people in the car moving?
30 mph
400
If you have a bowling ball that weighs 5 lbs and a bowling ball that weighs 8 lbs, which one would require more force to roll?
The 8 lb ball.
400
Give an example of a pushing force when playing basketball.
bouncing the ball, pushing off the ground to run or walk, pushing the ball up toward the basket
400
Observation or Opinion? Dogs are better pets than cats.
Opinion
400
True or False? It takes less force (less energy) to start an object moving than it does to keep the object moving.
False
400
If a person wants to go forward in a canoe, in what direction does the paddle need to move to support Newton's Third Law of Motion?
backward
500
How can a seat belt help you overcome inertia when riding in a car?
They hold you to the car so your body stops when the car stops.
500
Give an example of a pulling force when playing basketball.
gravity pulling down on the ball, catching the ball, pulling up your socks, pulling your shoe laces on your shoes
500
Name three properties of an apple.
It is a fruit, it can be red, yellow or green. It is white inside. It has a thin skin. It grows on a tree. It has a stem. It will crunch when bitten in to. It can be used to make juice or pie.
500
A rubbing force between two objects - it often slows or makes an object stop.
Friction
500
True or False? If you know all of the answers on this game, you will get an A+ on the test.
TRUE!