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Types of Bridges
Forces
Pot Pourri
Structures
100
it has 2 supports on either end and is the simplest type to build
What is a beam bridge
100
a pulling force
What is tension
100
the measuring tool used to measure force
What is a spring scale/Newton Scale
200
has 2 big towers at each end and cables holding up the bridge
What is a suspension bridge
200
a pushing force
What is compression
200
how many grams equal 1 Newton
What is 100
200
Why are eggs strong structures?
What is because of their dome shape
300
it moves one way to allow boats to go through
What is a swing bridge
300
an invisible force which pulls objects together
What is gravity force
300
when a structure does not bend easily it is said to be ______
What is rigid
300
You built an egg protector - how would you change your design to make it more successful
What is __________(answers may vary)
400
is the strongest bridge
What is an arch bridge
400
air pushing down
What is air pressure
400
When a structure bends easily it is said to be _______
What is flexible
400
How can you make paper structures to be strong and strudy?
What is accurate folding of paper, use of adhesive materials in appropriate places, extra supports
500
it moves people or cargo across water
What is a transporter bridge
500
the push or pull that a magnet can have
What is magnetic force
500
Give a real life example of a force that you experience every day
What is (answers may vary)
500
Which structure was the most challenging to build? Explain
What is __________(accept any answer)