force

Which arrow best shows the path of the ball when set in motion in the direction shown?

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All of the following show how a soccer ball could be used to show a change in position or motion EXCEPT--

• kicking the ball

• holding the ball

• throwing the ball

• bouncing the ball

A student folds a paper airplane and tests the distance it will fly. On the first test, he gently tosses the plane. On the second test, he uses more force. Lastly, he swings his entire arm, creating even more force. What force is the student using to lanch the paper airplane?

• Gravity

• Push

• Pull

• Magnetism

A student wants to zip her backpack before leaving school for the day.

What type of force is needed in order to do this?

• Push

• Pull

• Gravity

• Magnetism

A child is dragging a wagon downhill. It starts rolling too fast.

How can the child slow the speed of the wagon?

• Pull the handle

• Grip the handle

• Push the handle

• Release the handle

Students test the question, "What type of force will cause the tennis ball to roll the farthest?" The results are shown below.

Which graph best shows the information from the table?

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Students drop marbles of different sizes into a liquid. The students observe how the motion of the water changes when the marbles are dropped into the liquid. Which piece of equipment should students use when conducting this investigation?

• Fire extinguisher

• Spring scale

• Laptop computer

• Chemical splash goggles

Students push a swing to begin motion and count the number of times the swing moves back and forth in one minute. Which tool could students use when collecting this information?

• Meter stick

• Timing device

• Spring scale

• Collecting net

The table shows the action needed to set different objects in motion.

Which of the following best completes the table?

• Push

• Pull

• Push and pull

• Not here