Understanding Gravity and Center of Gravity

Understanding Gravity and Center of Gravity

Assessment

Interactive Video

Physics, Science

5th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Emma Peterson

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The video demonstrates a science experiment where a tape rolls downhill while a funnel rolls uphill. This occurs due to the center of gravity and the v-shaped arrangement of boards. The center of gravity is a point where an object's mass is concentrated, and gravity acts on it. The funnel rolls uphill to lower its center of gravity, similar to how a tightrope walker maintains balance. The video concludes with a call to subscribe for more educational content.

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6 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What unusual observation is made in the science demonstration?

Both the tape and the funnel roll downhill.

Both the tape and the funnel roll uphill.

The tape rolls downhill and the funnel rolls uphill.

The tape rolls uphill and the funnel rolls downhill.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How are the boards arranged in the demonstration?

In a straight line

In a V-shape

In a parallel shape

In a circular shape

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the center of gravity?

The point where an object is heaviest

The point where an object is lightest

The point where an object's mass is concentrated

The point where an object is balanced

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why does the cone roll uphill in the demonstration?

To balance its weight

To follow the tape

To lower its center of gravity

To increase its speed

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the effect of a lower center of gravity on an object?

It makes the object less stable

It makes the object more stable

It makes the object heavier

It makes the object lighter

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does gravity affect the cone in the demonstration?

It has no effect on the cone

It pulls the cone uphill

It pulls the cone downhill

It pushes the cone sideways