History of Cathedrals
Forces
Parts of a Cathedral
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When were Cathedrals first built?

About 800 years ago

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What were the 2 types of forces taught today?

Push and Pull

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What was the type of windows used in cathedrals?

Stained glass windows

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What were cathedrals used for?

Churches, praying
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What were the 2 sections of a force taught today?

Direction and Magnitude

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What part was used to support the cathedral?

Buttresses and piers (pillars)
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What is the famous French Cathedral named?

The Notre Dame
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What is the term used when all forces are equal in all directions?

Equilibrium

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What was the part used to distribute the forces to the next wall called?

Flyers

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What was done to the cathedrals to allow more light in?

Separating the supports (addition of flying buttresses)
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What force is acting on the supports of the cathedral?

Gravity

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What is the curved ceiling called in a cathedral?

Ribbed Vaults