Motion Review

A student is experimenting with a ball rolling down a ramp to knock over bowling pins. She wants to explore how the speed of the ball affects the impact on the pins. What can the student do to increase the speed of the ball?

• She can paint the ball a different color.

• She can increase the height of the ramp.

• She can add more bowling pins at the end.

• She can use a different type of ball.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

NGSS.MS-PS3-1

What happens to a piece of clay when it is squeezed tightly?

• The clay becomes warmer.

• The clay changes its shape.

• The clay turns a different color.

• The clay becomes a liquid.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-5

A student pushed a small toy car with a large toy car, causing it to move 2 cm. Then, he pushed the small toy car even harder with the large toy car. What happened to the small toy car when the student applied more force?

• The small car moved the same distance in the opposite direction.

• The small car moved backward.

• The small car did not move.

• The small car moved a greater distance forward.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-1

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

A ball was thrown towards Nancy. Nancy hit the ball back with the same speed. What happened to the ball's motion when Nancy hit it?

• Nancy hit the ball harder, so it moved faster.

• Nancy applied the same force, so it moved away from her.

• Nancy did not touch the ball.

• Nancy watched the ball pass by.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-1

A student placed a toy car at different heights on a ramp to study its motion. The student released each car and recorded the distance traveled. Which car traveled the shortest distance?

• All the cars traveled the same distance.

• Car 1 traveled the shortest distance.

• Car 2 traveled the shortest distance.

• Car 3 traveled the shortest distance.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

NGSS.MS-PS3-1

NGSS.MS-PS3-2

Two toy cars were pushed towards each other on a table. What happened to the brown car when it hit the light gray car?

• The brown car stopped and changed shape.

• The brown car stopped and stayed the same shape.

• The brown car kept moving and changed shape.

• The brown car kept moving and stayed the same shape.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-1

In a race, Bill and Steve are pushing their grocery carts. If Bill pushes his cart with less force than Steve, what will happen to Bill’s cart?

• Bill’s cart will move slower than Steve’s.

• Bill’s cart will move at the same speed as Steve’s.

• Bill’s cart will move faster than Steve’s.

• Bill’s cart will move backward.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

Which statement best explains the answer to #7?

• 
  Steve and Bill pushed with the same force.

• Steve pushed with less force.

• Steve pushed with more force.

• Bill pushed with more force.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

A teacher is pulling a cart with supplies. He wants to reach his destination quickly. What should the teacher do?

• The teacher should pull harder, it will make the cart move faster.

• The teacher should stop pulling and let the students pull.

• The teacher should add more supplies to the cart.

• The teacher should slow down to ensure safety.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

A child is playing with a rubber ball. If the child throws the ball harder, what will happen to the ball's speed?

• The ball will move slower.

• The ball will move at the same speed.

• The ball will move faster.

• The ball will stop moving.

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NGSS.3-PS2-1

NGSS.3-PS2-2

NGSS.4-PS3-1