Foundation science · A.13 · Forces and motion
Ramp height and distance
A car or ball that starts high on a ramp has more energy to move forward and travel farther than one starting low.
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When Ana raises the ramp, what happens to the toy car?
- It rolls farther (right)
- It stops quickly
- It goes sideways
If Sam puts a toy car higher on the ramp, how does it move?
- It goes farther (right)
- It goes faster
- It falls down
When Hana raises the ramp, what happens to the toy car's trip?
- It turns around
- It rolls longer (right)
- It goes slower
Tip: A car or ball that starts high on a ramp has more energy to move forward and travel farther than one starting low.
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