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A tow truck towing a car is an example of a ___ force.
Pull Force
Hitting a golf ball is an example of a ____ force.
Push Force
Gravity is an example of a ____ force.
Non-Contact
Bouncing a basketball is an example of a _____ force.
Contact
The students and staff moving through the school is an example of a ____ load.
Live
A soccer net is a _____ load.
Dead
Fill in the blank: A _____ is any push or pull that causes an object to move
Force
Fill in the blank: A ____ force happens when an object is moved away.
Push
Fill in the blank: A _____ force happens when an object is brought closer.
Pull
True OR False: a push and pull force can occur at the same time
True
Correct this sentence: Gravity is a weak contact force
Gravity is a strong non-contact force
What are the four classifications of a structure?
Holds a load, Has a shape, Has a size, Has a purpose
What are the names of the three tropical storms?
Hurricane, Cyclone, Typhoon
What is the best set-up for a structure? Low/High centre of gravity - Wide/Narrow base - Wide/Narrow Top
LOW centre of gravity - Wide Base - Narrow Top
True OR False - the centre of gravity can be shifted
True
Name two famous well built structures
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