Wedges and Screws in Everyday Life (Part 2)

What You'll Learn

A force is a push or pull that can change an object's motion, shape, or direction. Forces are measured in Newtons and can act through contact or at a distance.

Key Words

energy
Newton
acceleration

Materials Needed

paper clips
rubber bands
blocks
spring scale
stopwatch

Safety First

Dispose of materials properly after the experiment.

Steps

Step 1 — Read

Read about Energy Transfer and write down three key facts.

Step 2 — Do

Create a Rube Goldberg machine with at least 5 steps that demonstrates energy transfer from one form to another.

Step 3 — Observe

Use your senses (except taste) to describe what you notice.

Step 4 — Record

Write a summary of your findings in 3-5 sentences.

Check Your Understanding

Question 1

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Which is NOT a simple machine?