Bulacan State University

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION Name: Cruz,Ma.Luisa Venize A. Score:

Laboratory High School
City of Malolos, Bulacan Grade and Section: 8-Del Mundo Date:
Nov.2,2020

Activity 1: Stopping and Going

Objectives: relate inertia to stopping force like friction.

For each activity, questions follow. Write your answer on the space provided.

Activity 1.3 - Shoot that bead!

1. You will need a pearl bead or a peanut, a big empty roll of masking tape and an
empty bottle of soda drink.
2. Arrange the materials such that the peanut is directly on the mouth of the bottle.
3. With a quick hand, remove the roll of tape.

CRITICAL THINKING QUESTIONS:

1. Before removing the roll, what is the initial state of motion of the bead/nut on the roll?

2. What happens to the bead/nut as you quickly remove the roll? Why?
Activity 1.4 - Stop for surprise!

1. You will need two (2) cans of sardines. One empty and one still unopened.
2. Align your prizes as surprises on the table.
3. With a slight push, roll the empty can of sardines on the horizontal table parallel to the
prizes.
4. With the same push, let the unopened can roll on the table.

CRITICAL THINKING QUESTIONS:

1. With the same amount of push, which tin can move farther? Why?

2. If you wished to stop at the surprise prize at the farthest end, which of the two tin can
will need a greater push? Why?