Pyramid Catapult Quiz

What is the first step to make the pyramid catapult?

• Attach three craft sticks together with tape

• Wrap masking tape around the edges of the triangles

• Make the catapult arm by laying three 12-inch skewers flat

• Attach the cup onto the end of the arm

What is the purpose of using triangles in the frame of the catapult?

• To make it look more appealing

• To evenly distribute force and maintain shape

• To make it easier to fold and store

• To increase the speed of the catapult arm

Why is the outsized length of the catapult arm important for its performance?

• It makes the catapult more stable

• It allows for easier handling of the catapult

• It increases the speed and distance of projectile flinging

• It helps in reducing the energy required to launch projectiles

What is the purpose of adding more rubber bands to the catapult?

• To make the catapult arm heavier

• To make the catapult more colorful

• To reinforce the frame with more tape

• To increase the flinging power of the catapult

What is the recommended material for experimenting with different projectiles?

• Foam cubes

• Glass marbles

• Wooden blocks

• Metal balls

What is the purpose of the plastic straw in the catapult arm?

• To make the arm more colorful

• To increase the weight of the arm

• To reinforce the arm and keep it flat

• To make the arm more flexible

What is the role of the cup at the end of the catapult arm?

• To balance the weight of the arm

• To provide a grip for launching the projectiles

• To make the catapult arm look longer

• To hold the rubber band in place

What is the purpose of the tape wrapped around the dowels and the end of the straw?

• To make the arm more flexible

• To increase the weight of the arm

• To prevent the straw from slipping off

• To make the catapult arm more colorful

Why is it important to reinforce the connections of the triangles with masking tape?

• To make the catapult arm heavier

• To increase the speed of the catapult arm

• To prevent the triangles from moving

• To make the catapult more colorful

What is the purpose of the craft stick in the middle of the catapult arm?

• To make the arm more flexible

• To reinforce the arm and keep it flat

• To increase the weight of the arm

• To make the arm more colorful