May the Force Be With You
It is the unit used to measure force
What is Newtons?
This force keeps a hanging backdrop from falling.
What is Tension?
Type of motion moves in a circle around an axis.
What is Rotational Motion?
Is the Physics principle that describes when pressure in fluid is transmitted equally.
What is Pascal’s Principle?
At least two types of stage and its shape.
What is Proscenium, Thrust, Arena, Black Box?
True or False
Balanced forces cause an object to move.
FALSE
It is the term for when all the forces on a system cancel out
What is Equilibrium?
This is an example of linear motion in theater.
What is Sliding curtain, moving platform?
Tool in a hydraulic system that multiplies force.
What are pistons with different areas?
It is the professional in charge of Sketch, plan, engineer, collaborate in a theater play.
What does a set designer do?
The net force if 100 N pulls left and 60 N pulls right and the direction of this force.
How much is 40 N towards the left?
DOUBLE DRAMA
Explain how tension and friction work together in a rigging system.
Tension holds, friction resists motion/sliding
This is one advantage of using a rotating stage.
What is smooth scene changes, dramatic reveals, space-saving?
This is what happens if the weight on the lift is more than the output force.
What is that It won't lift; system fails?
Simple machine used in a fly system.
What is the Pulley?
This is what happens to a suspended object if one side’s tension increases.
What is that becomes unbalanced and tilts or falls?
Two things a set designer must consider to keep scenery safe.
What is Weight, balance, anchor points?
This is what happens if a turntable doesn’t have enough friction.
What is that it could slip or spin uncontrollably?
DOUBLE DRAMA
One way you might use hydraulics in a stage design.
What is Lifting platforms, special effects, actor entrances?
This are examples of principles of design that applies to a set.
What are balance, contrast, emphasis, etc.?
DOUBLE DRAMA
This is how we call when all forces cancel out, when the net force = 0
What does it mean when an object is in “equilibrium”?
In a 3-cable system, one cable snaps, this is what happens to the forces.
What is that the set tilts or falls to show unbalanced forces?
This is how stage designers control acceleration in rotational motion.
What is that they apply steady torque, control friction/inertia, etc?
The reasons why do hydraulic lifts need carefully controlled fluid pressure
What is to ensure smooth, safe motion and avoid jerks/failure?
The reason set designers use hidden pulleys, weighted props, controlled lighting, etc.
How physics is used to create illusion of motion?