Sir Isaac’s Jousting Laws
What law states that an object in motion stays in motion unless acted upon by an outside force?
Newton’s First Law – Law of Inertia
What was the main purpose of a castle?
Protection and defense
What weapon did English archers use to fire arrows long distances?
The Longbow
What shape is King Arthur’s famous table?
A Circle
If 2 loaves of bread cost 4 coins, how much do 4 loaves cost?
8 coins
A knight on a horse hits a target with his lance. The target pushes back on the lance with equal force. Which law is this?
Newton’s Third Law – Every action has an equal and opposite reaction
What was the system of government where lords gave land to knights in exchange for loyalty?
Feudalism
What formation of soldiers used shields to block attacks?
The Shield Wall
How many degrees are in a triangle?
180 degrees
A knight has 3 swords for every 6 shields. What is the ratio of swords to shields?
1:2
A heavier knight takes longer to speed up than a lighter one. Which law explains this?
Newton’s Second Law – Force = Mass x Acceleration
Who was in charge of the Catholic Church during the Middle Ages?
The Pope
What was the main goal of a siege?
To capture a castle by cutting off supplies or attacking it
A castle tower has a circular base. What is the distance around the base called?
The Circumference
A squire feeds 4 horses with 8 pounds of hay. How many pounds does he need for 8 horses?
16 pounds
If a knight doubles his speed before hitting a target, what happens to the force of impact?
The force increases – Newton’s Second Law: more acceleration means more force!
What disease wiped out a huge part of Europe in the 1300s?
The Black Plague or The Bubonic Plague
What type of soldier fought on horseback?
A Knight or Cavalry
A knight’s shield is shaped like a pentagon. How many sides does it have?
5 sides
A feast needs 5 pies for every 10 people. How many pies are needed for 30 people?
15 pies
Why does a knight’s armor not go flying off when they stop suddenly?
Inertia keeps it in place – Newton’s First Law
Name one famous medieval king.
King Richard the Lionheart, Charlemagne, or King Arthur – though Arthur is legendary.
What giant weapon was used to throw huge stones at castle walls?
A Trebuchet
If two sides of a right triangle are 3 and 4, what is the hypotenuse?
5, using the Pythagorean Theorem!
A knight travels 30 miles in 3 hours. How far does he travel in 6 hours at the same speed?
60 miles