Building a Gumball Machine: Exploring Physics Through Fun Engineering Concepts

The video tutorial guides viewers through building a gumball machine, starting with the setup and construction of the base and body. It then explores the concept of gravity and introduces various forces like trampolines, pendulums, and centripetal force to enhance the machine's functionality. The video concludes with testing different configurations and observing the effects of these forces on the gumballs.

What was the first step in preparing to build the gumball machine?

• Reading the instruction manual

• Dumping out the contents of the box

• Testing the gumballs for taste

• Gathering all the tools

What is the purpose of the red circular piece in the gumball machine?

• To function as a lid

• To serve as a decorative element

• To hold the gumballs

• To act as the base

What happens when the knob of the gumball machine is turned?

• The gumballs are sorted by color

• The gumballs are dispensed

• The gumballs are mixed

• The gumballs are crushed

How does a trampoline affect the movement of a gumball?

• It stops the gumball completely

• It bounces the gumball back up

• It changes the gumball's color

• It slows the gumball down

What is the role of a pendulum in the gumball machine?

• To increase the gumball's speed

• To stop the gumball

• To stabilize the gumball

• To change the gumball's direction

What force is demonstrated by the funnel in the gumball machine?

• Gravitational force

• Electromagnetic force

• Centripetal force

• Magnetic force

What effect do the bumps on the ramp have on the gumballs?

• They change the gumballs' color

• They speed up the gumballs

• They slow down the gumballs

• They make the gumballs jump

What is the function of a pulley in the gumball machine?

• To lift the gumballs

• To change the direction of force

• To crush the gumballs

• To sort the gumballs

What happens when a gumball enters the tip-over tube?

• It speeds up

• It changes color

• It tips over and drops into the track

• It gets stuck

What was the outcome of the final test with the domino track?

• The gumball got stuck

• The gumball changed color

• The gumball knocked over the dominoes

• The gumball stopped midway