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Thinking about our "Working Wheels" project, we learned that as water drops potential energy turns into _________ energy.

Kinetic

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What does this picture show?

Linkage

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What is friction?

The force of resistance which is encountered when two objects rub against each other.

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lifesaver

Give 25 points!

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star

Double points!

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rocket

Go to first place!

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banana

Go to last place!

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banana

Go to last place!

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seesaw

Swap points!

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gift

Win 25 points!

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baam

Lose 25 points!

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The steeper the angle of an inclined plane the __________ the vehicle will move.

Faster

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How can a simple crane with a pulley system and a crank make it easier to lift heavy objects?

The pulley system changes the direction of the force to make it more convenient to lift the load.

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What is an efficient machine?

An efficient machine uses the LEAST amount of energy possible

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A device for doing work in which a force which is applied at one point to overcome a force at another point is called...

A machine!

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What is an axle?

The shaft at the center of the wheel.

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lifesaver

Give 25 points!

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fairy

Take points!

shark

Other team loses 5 points!

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thief

Give points!

What is potential energy?

Energy which is stored by an object.

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How is potential energy created in a homemade catapult using an elastic band?

As you twist the elastic you are exerting energy. This energy is stored in the twisted elastic.

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What is a chassis?

A frame upon which a vehicle is built.

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What are 3 ways to reduce friction?

1.Use smooth and hard surfaces. 2. Minimize surface contact. 3. Stabilize moving parts. 4. Reduce tension at moving parts. 5. Use lubricant.

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An object will stay at rest or keep moving unless...

...something interrupts it.

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