6 Simple Machines
An example: an Axe
Wedge
Finish the sentence: A body in motion....
remains in motion.
Birds on a wire do not get shocked because they do not have a _____________
Path to Ground
What is considered the strongest shape?
Triangle
What kind of engineer designs and builds bridges?
Civil Engineer
Children playing on a seesaw is a form of what?
Lever
The opposite of pushing is?
Pulling
What is a particle with a positive charge called?
proton
The Golden Gate Bridge is what kind of bridge?
Suspension
Name at least 3 types of Energy
Kinetic, Potential, Thermal, Light, Chemical, Electrical, Nuclear, Mechanical, Sound, Gravitational
Pulley
F = m * a
What is a particle with a negative charge called?
electron
This kind of bridge uses a semi-circular shape to move force to the sides.
Arch Bridge
Complete the Engineering Design Process: Ask > _______ > ______ > Create > Improve.
Imagine > Plan
Reduces effort to lift an object over a distance.
Inclined Plane
The force that opposes motion when two surfaces touch. It also generates heat.
Friction
What is the opposite of a conductor?
Insulator
An object like a rubber band stores what kind of energy?
Potential Energy
What are the two main types of electrical current?
Direct Current (DC) and Alternating Current (AC)
Converts rotational motion into linear force.
Screw
What is Newton's 3rd Law of Motion?
For every action there is an equal and opposite reaction.
What is the unit of measurement for electric potential.
Volt or Voltage
Biomimicry
When is Mr. Tony's Birthday?
July 30th