Quiz on Seesaw

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What is the primary function of a seesaw?

To lift objects into the air

To balance two weights on opposite ends

To spin in circles

To move horizontally across the ground

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If two children of different weights are sitting on opposite ends of a seesaw, how can balance be achieved?

By changing the length of the seesaw

By adjusting their position along the length of the seesaw

By adding weights to one side

By increasing the height of the seesaw

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Which force is responsible for causing the seesaw to tilt when one side is heavier than the other?

Friction

Gravity

Air resistance

Magnetism

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What is the term for the ability to balance on a seesaw when both sides are equal?

Center of mass

Equilibrium

Force balance

Leverage

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What happens to the seesaw if the distance from the fulcrum is increased for the heavier person?

The seesaw becomes unbalanced

The seesaw remains in the same position

The lighter person will rise higher

The heavier person will rise higher

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What is the main physical principle behind the operation of a seesaw?

Kinetic energy

Gravitational pull

Leverage and balance

Magnetic attraction

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How can a seesaw be made more stable?

By shortening one end

By lowering the height of the fulcrum

By increasing the length of the seesaw

By balancing the weight on both ends

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What is the name of the point where the seesaw pivots?

Axis

Fulcrum

Lever

Center of gravity

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What is the primary function of a seesaw?

If two children of different weights are sitting on opposite ends of a seesaw, how can balance be achieved?

Which force is responsible for causing the seesaw to tilt when one side is heavier than the other?

What is the term for the ability to balance on a seesaw when both sides are equal?

What happens to the seesaw if the distance from the fulcrum is increased for the heavier person?

What is the main physical principle behind the operation of a seesaw?

How can a seesaw be made more stable?

What is the name of the point where the seesaw pivots?

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