Rube Goldberg Machines Quiz

What is the purpose of the cartoon invention drawn by Rube Goldberg?

• To pour a drink

• To wipe the man's chin every time he lifts his spoon

• To cook a meal

• To light a cigar

What was Rube Goldberg famous for?

• Inventing practical machines

• Drawing cartoons of complex machines that perform simple tasks

• Building large structures

• Writing science fiction

What scientific principle is utilized in a Rube Goldberg machine to transfer energy from one place to another?

• Gravity

• Levers

• Electricity

• Magnetism

How does the Rube Goldberg machine in the cartoon store energy?

• By heating water

• By using a battery

• By putting a weight up high

• By winding a spring

Which everyday machine mentioned in the text is compared to a Rube Goldberg machine?

• A car

• A computer

• A bicycle

• A clock