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Catapult Challenge with LEGO Spike Prime

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

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1.

Which of the following is a key factor in determining the range of a catapult?

a)

The color of the catapult

b)

The angle of release

c)

The material of the ping pong ball

d)

The size of the catapult

2.

What is the primary function of the LEGO Spike Prime motor in a catapult design?

a)

To provide structural support

b)

To launch the projectile

c)

To decorate the catapult

d)

To measure the distance

3.

Which component of the LEGO Spike Prime kit can be used to measure the angle of a catapult's arm?

a)

Color sensor

b)

Distance sensor

c)

Gyro sensor

d)

Touch sensor

4.

If a catapult is designed to throw a ping pong ball, which of the following forces primarily affects its motion after launch?

a)

Magnetic force

b)

Gravitational force

c)

Electrical force

d)

Nuclear force

5.

How does increasing the tension in the catapult's launching mechanism affect the distance a ping pong ball is thrown?

a)

It decreases the distance

b)

It has no effect on the distance

c)

It increases the distance

d)

It changes the color of the ball

6.

Which LEGO Spike Prime component can be programmed to control the timing of a catapult's launch?

a)

Hub

b)

Beam

c)

Axle

d)

Connector

7.

What is the role of friction in the motion of a ping pong ball launched by a catapult?

a)

It speeds up the ball

b)

It slows down the ball

c)

It changes the ball's color

d)

It has no effect on the ball

8.

Which of the following best describes the relationship between force and motion in the context of a catapult?

a)

Force is unrelated to motion

b)

Force causes motion

c)

Motion causes force

d)

Force and motion are the same

9.

In a catapult, what is the effect of increasing the mass of the projectile on its range, assuming all other factors remain constant?

a)

The range increases

b)

The range decreases

c)

The range remains the same

d)

The range becomes unpredictable

10.

Which of the following is a benefit of using the LEGO Spike Prime kit for building a catapult?

a)

It is more expensive than other kits

b)

It offers programmable components

c)

It has fewer parts than other kits

d)

It is not suitable for educational purposes