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Forces & Engineering

Grade 1 · Stretch challenge · 8 questions · Version PG-15QEO3Z-O7SX

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1.Explain “mechanical advantage” in your own words.
2.Explain “electric circuit” in your own words.
3.Explain “unbalanced forces” in your own words.
4.Explain “kinetic energy” in your own words.
5.Explain “balanced forces” in your own words.
6.Explain “prototype” in your own words.
7.Explain “magnet” in your own words.
8.Explain “potential energy” in your own words.

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  1. Explain “mechanical advantage” in your own words.the factor by which a machine multiplies force
  2. Explain “electric circuit” in your own words.a complete path through which electric charge can move
  3. Explain “unbalanced forces” in your own words.forces producing a nonzero net force
  4. Explain “kinetic energy” in your own words.energy an object has because of motion
  5. Explain “balanced forces” in your own words.forces with zero net effect on motion
  6. Explain “prototype” in your own words.an early model used to test a design
  7. Explain “magnet” in your own words.an object producing a field that attracts or repels certain materials
  8. Explain “potential energy” in your own words.stored energy based on position or condition

Worked example

Identify forces, constraints, and evidence from a test before revising a design.

Common mistake

Changing several variables at once and losing a fair comparison.

Helpful hint

Change one feature and measure the result.