Gravitational Force Quiz

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Science
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8th Grade
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Dani Crowe
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9 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
There is a gravitational force between you and your desk. This gravitational force is very small because _____.
the masses are tiny compared to Earth's mass
it doesn’t need to be large
the distance between the objects is small
it is a noncontact force
Tags
NGSS.MS-PS2-4
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Mass and weight are different. Mass depends on _____. Weight depends on _____.
gravitational force, the amount of matter
placement, force
force, placement
the amount of matter, gravitational force
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is most closely related to gravity?
distance
mass
weight
speed
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS1-2
NGSS.MS-PS2-4
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
If the mass of one of two spheres increases, how does it affect the gravity between the two spheres?
The gravity increases.
The gravity decreases.
The gravity fluctuates.
The gravity is not affected.
Tags
NGSS.MS-PS2-4
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Gravity is an example of which kind of force?
contact
noncontact
speed
direction
Tags
NGSS.MS-PS2-4
NGSS.MS-PS2-5
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
An object’s weight is _____ its mass.
equal to
less than
proportional to
not related to
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
What is gravitational force?
attraction or repulsion of charged particles (like protons and electrons)
attraction between two masses
force that holds the nucleus of atoms together
force responsible for nuclear decay
Answer explanation
Gravitational force is the attraction between two masses, not the attraction or repulsion of charged particles, force holding the nucleus of atoms together, or force responsible for nuclear decay.
Tags
NGSS.MS-PS2-4
NGSS.MS-PS2-5
8.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The greater an object's___________, the stronger the gravitational force on it.
mass
velocity
color
shape
Tags
NGSS.MS-PS2-4
9.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Tags
NGSS.HS-PS2-4
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