Questions:
1.What would happen with the sipa it the boy did not catch it with his foot? Do you think it will fall to the ground? Why or why not?
2. What kind of force acts on the object that makes it move downward every time it is tossed upward?
3. Does friction act between the sipa and foot of the boy?
4. How does friction act on the movement or direction of the sipa?
5. How does gravity and friction affect the objects used in playing sipa?
Answers & Comments
Answer:
1.What would happen with the sipa it the boy did not catch it with his foot? Do you think it will fall to the ground? Why or why not?
The sipa will fall to the ground because it will be pulled by gravity.
2. What kind of force acts on the object that makes it move downward every time it is tossed upward? Gravity
3. Does friction act between the sipa and foot of the boy? yes
4. How does friction act on the movement or direction of the sipa? it acts to slow down the movement of sipa.
5. How does gravity and friction affect the objects used in playing sipa?