Newton's Third Law
Simple Machines
Rube Goldberg
Everyday Examples
Everyday Examples
100

What is Newton's Third Law of Motion? 

For every action, there is an opposite and equal reaction. 

100

What are 4 of the simple machines?

Ms. Watson will determine correctness

100

Who was Rube Goldberg?

An American cartoonist and inventor known for creating complicated machines that perform simple tasks.

100

What is an example of a simple machine used in a playground?

A seesaw (lever) or a slide (inclined plane).

100

What is a shovel and example of? 

Lever 

200

When Ms. Little pushed Ms. Watson (not the time Ms. Watson fell off the couch) what happened? 

Ms. Watson pushed back. 

200

How does a lever make work easier?

It allows you to lift heavier loads with less effort.

200

What is the main purpose of a Rube Goldberg machine?

To perform a simple task in an overly complicated way.

200

What is an example of a screw? 

A lid, door, cap, etc. 

200

What is a pickle jar lid an example of? 

Screw

300

Give me a real world example of Newton's Law. 

Ms. Watson will determine if answer is correct. 

300

What is the purpose of a pulley?

To lift heavy objects with less force by changing the direction of the force. (Lifts things up and down)

300

Who is Rube Goldberg's alter ego?

Professor Butts

300

What is an example of a wheel and axle? 

Bike, Car, etc. 

300

What is a wagon an example of? 

Wheel and axle 

400

When a swimmer pushes water backward with their hands and feet what happens?  

they move forward through the water (reaction).

400

Which simple machine is used to split objects apart?

A wedge 

400

What is a key principle that Rube Goldberg machines demonstrate?

Chain Reaction 

400

What is an example of a wedge? 

An Axe, knife, something sharp. 

400

What is the spot where you merge onto the interstate an example of? 

Ramp

500

When air rushes out of an inflated balloon what happens to the balloon?

the balloon flies in the opposite direction (reaction).

500

What type of simple machine is a bicycle?

Wheel and Axle

500

What are 4 jobs Rube Goldberg has had in his lifetime? 

  Engineer, Office boy, Cartoonist, Commentator, Comic genius, artist, inventor, Sewage worker 

500

What is an example of a pulley?

Elevator, Flagpole, etc. 

500

Pulling up window blinds. What is this an example of? 

Pulley