Catapult Quiz (Teach Engineering)

The term projectile means

• an object that is launched or thrown, usually in the air, by a force

• a Ping-Pong ball

• a small catapult

• an object that orbits around the earth

The strongest and most sturdy polygon to use in constructing a base for a catapult is a

• square

• quadrilateral

• triangle

• rhombus

The picture on the is an example of

• accuracy AND precision

• accuracy but NOT precision

• precision but NOT accuracy

• NEITHER precision NOR accuracy

In order for a projectile to travel the furthest distance possible, what angle should it be launched from?

• 30^o

• 45^o

• 60^o

• 90^o

Engineers design and create things that can

• save peoples’ lives

• help people communicate and learn

• make peoples’ lives more fun and enjoyable

• all of the above