
Falling Objects and Air Resistance

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Physics, Science, Other
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6th - 8th Grade
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Patricia Brown
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a common misconception about falling objects?
Objects fall at different rates in a vacuum.
Lighter objects fall faster than heavier ones.
Heavier objects fall faster than lighter ones.
Objects do not fall in a vacuum.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
According to physics, how do objects fall in a vacuum?
Objects do not fall in a vacuum.
All objects fall at the same rate.
Lighter objects fall faster.
Heavier objects fall faster.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What did Galileo demonstrate from the Leaning Tower of Pisa?
Air resistance does not affect falling objects.
Objects fall at different rates in a vacuum.
Heavier objects fall faster than lighter ones.
Objects of different masses fall at the same rate in a vacuum.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary factor affecting the rate at which objects fall in everyday life?
Mass of the object
Height from which it is dropped
Air resistance
Temperature of the air
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why does a feather fall slower than a bowling ball in the air?
The bowling ball has less gravitational force.
The feather has more air resistance.
The feather is lighter.
The bowling ball is heavier.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What can be demonstrated by dropping two objects with different masses but similar shapes?
Heavier objects fall faster.
Lighter objects fall faster.
Objects fall at the same rate without significant air resistance.
Objects fall at different rates due to gravity.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is demonstrated by dropping a crumpled piece of paper and a flat sheet of paper?
Both objects fall at the same rate.
Shape and surface area affect air resistance.
Air resistance does not affect falling objects.
Mass affects the rate of fall.
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