Newton's First Law of Motion and Roller Coasters

Which word would be a more precise word to use than good in sentence 5?

• Favorable

• Friendly

• Beneficial

• thrilling

What is the BEST way to combine sentences 11 and 12?

• Understanding the limits these forces create when building roller coasters helps designers when improving roller coasters.

• Designers must understand the limits these forces create when building and improving roller coasters.

• The limits these forces create help designers who must understand these limits when they are building and improving roller coasters.

• Designers must understand the limits these forces create when building roller coasters and when improving roller coasters.

What is the MOST effective way to revise sentence 22?

• Will the cars move too fast to stay on the track during an abrupt turn?

• During an abrupt turn will the cars on the track stay to move too fast?

• To stay on the track will the cars move too fast during an abrupt turn?

• Will the cars to stay on the track move too fast during an abrupt turn?

Greg has used an inappropriate transition at the beginning of sentence 32. Which transition should replace Meanwhile in this sentence?

• Therefore

• For example

• At least

• Similarly

Greg would like to provide additional support for the idea he has presented in sentence 38.

Which sentence BEST follows and supports sentence 38?

• Most roller coasters have several hills and twists, although some hills are steeper than others.

• Building elaborate roller coasters costs amusement parks a lot of money.

• Other types of rides are being built at amusement parks because of limited space for traditional roller coasters.

• Designers are excited and hopeful about the possibilities of roller-coaster designs.

Greg wants to improve the conclusion of his paper. Which sentence should replace sentence 43 to bring his paper to a more effective conclusion?

• Science is particularly useful when a new roller coaster is being designed.

• Students who want to become roller-coaster designers should know many science concepts.

• A well-designed roller coaster relies on knowledge of the laws of force and motion to ensure the ride is an amazing experience for everyone on board.

• For people to enjoy roller-coaster rides, designers need to refer to the laws of force and motion during early stages of design.

Which sentence from the passage best illustrates Newton’s First Law of Motion?

• A. “Gravity causes the cars to increase their speed as they go down the hill.”

• B. “Too much paint on a track can cause friction.”

• C. “Ride design begins with a computer program.”

• D. “Steel roller coasters can be built with steeper hills than wooden roller coasters can handle.”

According to Newton’s First Law, what will happen to a roller-coaster car if no outside force acts on it?

• It will continue moving in the same direction at a constant speed.

• It will eventually stop moving because of gravity.

• It will immediately stop moving.

• It will speed up on its own.

How does friction, as mentioned in the passage, relate to Newton’s First Law of Motion?

• Friction is the force that keeps the roller coaster moving forever.

• Friction is an outside force that slows the roller coaster down and eventually stops it.

The article "Newton's First Law" and "It Takes Science" are DIFFERENT from each other because-

• "Newton's First Law" highlights everyday examples of the first law of motion, while "It Takes Science" explains factors designers need to consider when designing roller coasters.

• "Newton's first law" explains every day examples of the laws of motion, while "It Takes science" describes the problems roller coaster designers must address.

• "Newton's First Law" compares the laws of motion, while "It Takes Science" describes the process of designing roller coasters.

• "Newton's First Law" highlights everyday examples of the first law of motion, while "It Takes Science" describes the way roller coasters work.