P3.

1A
The diagram below shows a block on a table. The block is at rest. The block exerts a force on
the table and the table exerts a force on the block.

What is the name given to the force of the table pushing on the block?

A. Normal
B. Friction
C. Tension
D. Equilibrant

P3.1A

Item Writing Project 2008-2009

Item Template (Holistic Rubric)
Content/ Physics Grade High School
Item Code: DS15_P3_1A_1
Subject: Level:
Strand/ GLCE/ DOK: 1
Standard: P3 HSCE: P3.1A
# Graphics: none
# of Levels in Rubric: 3 Diff: E M H

Writer: Deb Stys

PB Resource Lead Contractor: Rochelle Rubin

Stem:

Identify the force that starts a box sliding on the floor and the forces that keep it sliding at a
constant velocity across the floor.

Sample Response:
3 forces are involved in an object moving on a surface at a constant velocity.
1. An initial push (action force) is required to overcome the static friction and start the
box moving.
2. The box stays in contact with the floor while moving due to the force of gravity.
 3. Once the box starts to move at a constant velocity the action force needed to move the
box will be decreased and the force needed to move the box at a constant velocity needs to be
equal to the force of friction.

Rubric:

1. Level 1 Description
Response only includes one of the 3 required forces.

2. Level 2 Description
Response includes 2 of the 3 required forces.

3. Level 3 Description
Response includes all 3 of the forces required.

4. Level 4 Description