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Motion and Matter Investigation 3

Total questions: 14

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
a rule for evaluating or testing something
a)
criteria
b)
constraint
c)
engineer
d)
standard unit
2.
a scientist who designs ways to accomplish a goal or solve a problem
a)
bearing
b)
engineer
c)
criteria
d)
meter (m)
3.
a restriction or limitation
a)
engineer
b)
standard unit
c)
constraint
d)
criteria
4.
 a measuring system based on multiples of ten
a)
bearing
b)
metric system
c)
centimeter
d)
standard unit
5.
one 100th of a meter; a measurement unit used by scientists to measure distance
a)
standard unit
b)
bearing
c)
engineer
d)
centimeter
6.
the act of solving a problem. Engineers solve problems.
a)
solution
b)
constraint
c)
criteria
d)
problem
7.
a part in a machine that supports or guides a rotating part
a)
engineer
b)
bearing
c)
standard unit
d)
meter
8.
a unit that never changes
a)
standard unit
b)
criteria
c)
engineer
d)
bearing
9.
the basic unit of distance or length in the metric system
a)
criteria
b)
centimeter
c)
constraint
d)
meter (m)
10.
The higher a cart starts on a ramp, the cart's distance….
a)
increases
b)
decreases
c)
stays the same
11.
The lower a cart starts on a ramp, the cart's distance…
a)
increases
b)
decreases
c)
stays the same
12.
We used binder clips and straws as ___________ on the carts we made in class.
a)
axles
b)
wheels
c)
motors
d)
bearings
13.
Our cart needed bearings because…
a)
it made the cart look cool
b)
it made the cart bigger
c)
the wheels did not rotate without bearings
d)
they made the cart more stable
14.

Which of the following would be best to use as bearings on our carts? (choose 2)

a)

paper clips

b)

binder clips

c)

tape

d)

straws