Balanced & Unbalanced Forces Review

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6th Grade
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Michelle Halleran
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Two people pull in opposite directions, but neither move positions (see picture). Which of the following BEST describes the forces being applied in this situation?
The forces are balanced, and the net force is positive.
The forces are balanced, and the net force is zero.
The forces are unbalanced, and the person on the left applies a greater force.
The forces are unbalanced, and the person on the right applies a greater force.
Tags
NGSS.MS-PS2-2
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following examples does NOT represent an object with an unbalanced force?
A rock falling down a hill
A football being thrown into the air
A bicycle sitting on a sidewalk
A water balloon being launched
Tags
NGSS.MS-PS2-2
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which blocks will move as a result of the forces shown in the diagram?
Blocks A and C
Blocks A, B, and C
Blocks A and B
Blocks B and C
Tags
NGSS.MS-PS2-1
NGSS.MS-PS2-2
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Mrs. Halleran is giving examples of balanced and unbalanced forces. Which of the following situations is an example of unbalanced forces acting upon an object?
A hose being pulled from both sides with equal force.
A truck moving at a constant speed of 45 miles per hour.
A toy car accelerating as it rolls down a ramp.
A backpack lying on the ground.
Tags
NGSS.MS-PS2-2
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Luis is observing a game of Tug-of War. The center of the rope will move when which of the following is true?
The rope essentially has no mass of its own.
A player is added to the team on the right.
One team applies a greater force than the other team.
There is no friction between the ground and the players.
Tags
NGSS.MS-PS2-2
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following will allow the rope to remain balanced?
The net force is greater than zero.
Constant velocity is applied to one side.
A force causes a change in the motion or direction.
The force exerted on the rope remains the same.
Tags
NGSS.MS-PS2-1
NGSS.MS-PS2-2
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
Forces that are exerted on an object which are equal in size but opposite in direction
Unbalanced force
Balanced force
Tags
NGSS.3-PS2-1
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