SCIENCE 8

Performance Task
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PERFORMANCE TASK 1 – DATA ANALYSIS

Objectives:
Expound how an unbalanced (net) force affects the acceleration of a moving object.

What you need: paper and pen

What to do:
Study the table below.

Table 1. Relationship between mass and acceleration

Force Mass (kg) Acceleration

(N) (m/s2)
10 4 2.5
10 3 3.3
10 2 5.0
10 1 10

Table 2. Relationship between force and acceleration

Force Mass Acceleration

(N) (kg) (m/s2)
5 10 0.5
10 10 1.0
15 10 1.5
20 10 2.0

Guide Questions: Write your answer on a separate sheet of paper.

1. How would you describe the relationship between mass and acceleration?

2. How would you describe the relationship between force and acceleration?

3. What is the acceleration of a 50kg object pushed with a force of 500N?

Reflection
Picture Analysis
Study and analyze the pictures below.

Figure 17. Riding a bike which Figure 18. Playing baseball suddenly
stops (Credit: pngwing.com)
(Credit: mammothmemory.com)

Choose one situation. Describe what law is involved and explain.

Scoring Rubric
3 points Scientifically explained consistent to the concepts and has no
misconception.
2 points Scientifically explained consistent to the concepts but with minimal
misconception.
1 point Scientifically explained consistent to the concepts but with
misconceptions.