D A N I E L R .

A G U I N A L D O N A T I O N A L H I G H S C H O O L
Matina, Davao City
A Project Sterling Silver Accredited Public Secondary School
S C I E N C E D E P A R T M E N T
“Preparing Scientifically, Technologically and Environmentally Literate and Functional Members of Society"

Names:_____________________________________________________Section:_______________Date:___________
Unit 1 Group number: ________
ACTIVITY # 5
MODULE 1 Slide and Shake Score:______________

Objectives:
• Determine the effect of transform-fault boundary on the Earth’s crust.

Materials:
• four blocks of wood: blocks 1 and 4 measures 5 cm x 5 cm x 10 cm
while blocks 2 and 3 measures 5 cm x 5 cm x 15 cm
• two hook screws
• sandpaper
Procedure:
1. Attach a hook screw on one end of Blocks 2 and 3.
2. Arrange the blocks as shown in the illustration below.
3. Place sandpaper on the side of the blocks where they all meet.
4. Slowly pull Blocks 2 and 3 on its hook screw to the direction indicated by the arrow. Observe the motion of
the blocks.

Q1. Were you able to pull the blocks of wood easily? Why or why not?

Q2. What can you say about the relative motion of blocks 1 and 2? How about blocks 3 and 4?

Q3. How will you describe the interaction between blocks 2 and 3 as you pull each block?

Q4. What is the interaction between blocks 1 and 3? How about between blocks 2 and 4?