How Can We Predict Patterns in Motion?

To _________ means to use what you know to tell what might happen in the future.

• position

• predict

• measure

• force

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

NGSS.MS-LS2-2

There are ____ patterns of motion.

• 5

• 4

• 3

• 2

Scientists classify motion by its __________.

• patterns

• circle

• line

• prediction

A swing is an example of ___________ motion.

• line

• weak

• strong

• back and forth

Kicking a soccer ball is an example of ________.

• back and forth motion

• a prediction

• motion in a line

• motion in a circle

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NGSS.MS-PS2-1

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

Which is an example of motion in a circle?

• a bowling ball rolling down the lane

• spinning a jump rope

• throwing a ball in the air

• swinging on a swing

The chains on a swing as well as gravity keep a swing moving back and forth.

• true

• false

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

Motion is caused by balanced forces.

• true

• false

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

Which pattern of motion does a pinwheel have?

• Back and forth

• in a line

• in a circle

• left and right

Which object has a pendulum moving in a back and forth motion?

• a bowling ball

• a clock

• a jump rope

• a refrigerator