Practice Case Studies of Technological Advancements - 5.1 | Physics in Action: Technology and Society | IB IMYP Grade 8 Physics
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5.1 - Case Studies of Technological Advancements

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Practice Questions

Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.

Question 1

Easy

What is inertia?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how things move or stop.

Question 2

Easy

What does fiber optics use to transmit data?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how light moves.

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What principle explains why passengers lurch forward when a car stops suddenly?

  • Friction
  • Inertia
  • Momentum

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider Newton's First Law.

Question 2

True or False: Integrated circuits are used only in computers.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about daily devices you use.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Design a simple toy car model that demonstrates the principles of Newton's Laws of Motion. Outline your design choices based on physics principles.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider both the forces acting on your car and ways to minimize friction.

Question 2

Create a chart to compare the efficiency of traditional vehicles vs electric vehicles, accounting for energy loss in the forms of heat and sound.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about where energy goes when fuel burns versus battery discharge.

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