Foundation science · A.11 · Forces and motion
How far it rolled
A steeper ramp helps a ball roll faster and travel farther because gravity pulls it down more strongly.
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If Kai rolls a ball down a steep ramp, how far will it go compared to a flat surface?
- Shorter
- Slower
- Farther (right)
Lena rolled a toy car down a ramp. The ramp was very tall on one side. How far did the car go?
- The same
- Closer
- Farther (right)
Ravi rolls a ball on a tall ramp. Will it go farther than on a short ramp?
- It goes the same distance
- Yes, it will go farther (right)
- No, the height doesn't matter
Tip: A steeper ramp helps a ball roll faster and travel farther because gravity pulls it down more strongly.
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