Ball Run Challenge Quiz

What is the objective of the Ball Run Challenge?

• To build a ball run as quickly as possible

• To build a ball run that takes as long as possible for the ball to travel from the entrance to the exit

• To build a ball run that can support the weight of multiple balls

• To build a ball run that can change direction

What materials are required to build a basic ball run?

• Wood and nails

• Paper and tape

• Metal and screws

• Plastic and glue

How can you slow the ball down in the ball run?

• By making the ball run taller

• By using a heavier ball

• By adding obstacles or curves to the ball run

• By reducing the length of the ball run

What are the rules for the ball run challenge?

• The ball can be modified in any way

• The ball can be thrown or flicked into the run

• The ball must be gently placed into the run to start

• The ball can be supported by the ceiling or walls

What is the purpose of the entrance and exit points in the ball run?

• To determine the starting and ending time of the ball run

• To ensure the ball does not get stuck in the run

• To allow multiple balls to enter and exit simultaneously

• To provide a challenge for the participants

What happens if the ball gets stuck in the run for more than 10 seconds?

• The ball is considered stuck and the run is disqualified

• The ball is allowed to stay in the run until it moves again

• The ball is removed and the run continues with a new ball

• The ball is removed and the run is restarted from the beginning

What is the scoring formula for the ball run challenge?

• Final score = (time in seconds) / (number of sheets of paper)

• Final score = (time in seconds) x (number of sheets of paper)

• Final score = (time in seconds) - (number of sheets of paper)

• Final score = (time in seconds) + (number of sheets of paper)

What is kinematics?

• The study of motion

• The study of energy

• The study of simple machines

• The study of ball run designs

How can different simple machines be incorporated into the ball run design?

• By making the ball run taller

• By adding obstacles or curves to the ball run

• By using levers, inclined planes, or a wheel and axle

• By reducing the length of the ball run

What is the purpose of practicing the engineering design process in the ball run challenge?

• To build the ball run as quickly as possible

• To build the tallest ball run

• To test different materials for the ball run

• To design, build, test, and improve the ball run