Question

Tell which type of force is changing the object's speed and direction in the examples below. Types of forces to choose from are electric, spring, muscle, wind, and magnetism.


a. A kite blows in the breeze.

b. The refrigerator door stays closed.

c. A battery-powered drill makes holes in wood.

d. A toy clown pops out of a jack-in-the-box.

e. A basketball player throws a ball to his teammate.


Answer Key:

a. A kite blows in the breeze. (wind)
b. The refrigerator door stays closed. (magnetism)
c. A battery-powered drill makes holes in wood. (electric)
d. A toy clown pops out of a jack-in-the-box. (spring)
e. A basketball player throws a ball to his teammate. (muscle)

Did the student answer correctly?

Responses

Yes
Yes

No

Answer 1

The student's answers are correct.

- a. A kite blows in the breeze. (wind) - Correct
- b. The refrigerator door stays closed. (magnetism) - Correct
- c. A battery-powered drill makes holes in wood. (electric) - Correct
- d. A toy clown pops out of a jack-in-the-box. (spring) - Correct
- e. A basketball player throws a ball to his teammate. (muscle) - Correct

So, the correct response is **Yes.**