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WorksheetsPatterns of Motion 2
Total questions: 17
Worksheet time: 11mins
When you roll a wheel-and-axle system with identical (same) wheels down the ramp, it will roll __________________.
straight
curved
zig zag
When you roll a wheel-and-axle system with different size wheels down the ramp, it will roll __________________.
straight
curved
zig zag
When you roll a wheel-and-axle system down the ramp, the wheels and axle ______________ or go around together.
fall
slide
rotate
This wheel-and-axle system will roll straight because
the wheels cover a different distance every time the axle turns.
the wheels cover the same distance every time the axle turns.
the wheels are yellow and black.
This cone will roll curved because
the two ends cover a different distance every time it rotates.
the two ends cover the same distance every time it rotates.
the cone tastes good.
This football will probably roll zig zag because
The ends are different sizes.
The ends are the same size.
It has a lot of weight in the middle.
This flower pot will roll
straight
curved
zig zag
If you have a wheel-and-axle system with one large wheel and one small wheel, it is called __________________________.
a straight wheel system.
an even wheel system.
an uneven wheel system.
To start a top spinning, you have to apply a _____________________ to it.
magnet
rotational force
ramp
A stable top
falls over quickly.
has a lot of weight at the top.
spins for a long time.
To make a top that spins for a long time, you should put the mass (weight) _______________________________.
on the top of the top.
in the middle of the top.
on the bottom of the top.
If you put the wheels close together on a top, the top will be more ___________________________.
stable
magnetic
round
Which of these tops will be the most stable?
the first one because the weight is on the bottom
the second one because there is more weight on the bottom
the third one because the weight is in the middle
The word engineer means
a scientist who studies weather
a scientist who solves problems
a scientist who studies animals
True or false? Engineers often make mistakes before they get their solution just right.
True
False
True or false? Engineers give up when things don't work the first time.
True
False
You are working as an engineer. You try to build a rolling cart that can pick up 10 paperclips. You notice that your cart keeps rolling in a curve (not straight) AND it only picks up 2 paperclips. What are some improvements you could make to help your cart roll straight AND pick up 10 paperclips?
