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What is the strongest shape for construction?
Triangles
List three of the five internal forces that we discussed
Tension, Compression, Bend, Shear, Torsion
What are the three properties of a strong material?
Strong, Flexible, Durable
What is one of the strongest materials that should be used when building homes?
Concrete
The water temperature needs to be at least _____ for a coastal storm to form
26.5 degrees Celsius
Tornados are caused by the movement of ____ and ____ air
Warm and Cold
Tell me the name of the "calmer" part of the tornado"
Eye
What was the environmental external force that hit Japan in 2011?
Tsunami
Lightning will strike the _____ point that has an opposite charge
Tallest
Name two famous well built structures
Answers will vary
True OR False - the centre of gravity can be shifted
True
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
What are the names of the three tropical storms?
Hurricane, Cyclone, Typhoon
What are the four classifications of a structure?
Holds a load, Has a shape, Has a size, Has a purpose
Correct this sentence: Gravity is a weak contact force
Gravity is a strong non-contact force
True OR False: a push and pull force can occur at the same time
True
Fill in the blank: A _____ force happens when an object is brought closer.
Pull
Fill in the blank: A ____ force happens when an object is moved away.
Push
Fill in the blank: A _____ is any push or pull that causes an object to move
Force
A soccer net is a _____ load.
Dead
The students and staff moving through the school is an example of a ____ load.
Live
Bouncing a basketball is an example of a _____ force.
Contact
Gravity is an example of a ____ force.
Non-Contact
Hitting a golf ball is an example of a ____ force.
Push Force
A tow truck towing a car is an example of a ___ force.
Pull Force
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