Some basic forms of energy include light, heat, sound, electricity, and energy of motion. Energy has the ability to cause motion or create change. Every day, we encounter objects in our environment that are in motion. Think about examples of objects in motion and how you would describe them.

Question

Choose the three true statements about objects in motion.
Responses
A An object moving in one direction can never begin moving in another direction.An object moving in one direction can never begin moving in another direction.
B One way to determine if an object is in motion is by comparing it to the objects around it.One way to determine if an object is in motion is by comparing it to the objects around it.
C Some forces, such as pushes and pulls, can cause objects to move.Some forces, such as pushes and pulls, can cause objects to move.
D An object in motion will always move in one direction and cannot change directions.An object in motion will always move in one direction and cannot change directions.
E An object that is not changing its position is not in motion.An object that is not changing its position is not in motion.
F Forces can make objects in motion change directions, but cannot cause objects to move.

Answer 1

The three true statements about objects in motion are:

B: One way to determine if an object is in motion is by comparing it to the objects around it.

C: Some forces, such as pushes and pulls, can cause objects to move.

E: An object that is not changing its position is not in motion.