The picture below shows a pinwheel that Bobby has in his front yard.
Often Bobby sees his pinwheel spinning, but other times it does not spin. Which statement best explains what makes his pinwheel spin?
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Responses
The Sun heats up the pinwheel, causing it to turn.
The Sun heats up the pinwheel, causing it to turn.
Energy from the ground shakes the wheel causing the pinwheel to move.
Energy from the ground shakes the wheel causing the pinwheel to move.
Energy from the wind pushes on the wheel causing the pinwheel to move.
Energy from the wind pushes on the wheel causing the pinwheel to move.
The colors on the wheel repel one another, causing it to turn.
Energy from the wind pushes on the wheel causing the pinwheel to move.
The statement that best explains what makes Bobby's pinwheel spin is: "Energy from the wind pushes on the wheel causing the pinwheel to move."
The correct answer is "Energy from the wind pushes on the wheel causing the pinwheel to move." This is because pinwheels are designed to capture the energy from the wind. When the wind blows, it pushes against the blades of the pinwheel, causing it to spin.
To determine the answer, you can observe the picture of the pinwheel and make an educated guess based on your knowledge of how pinwheels work. In this case, the pinwheel is designed with blades that are angled in a way that allows them to catch the wind and turn. This indicates that the wind is likely responsible for making the pinwheel spin.