Mousetrap Car Final

Front

What type of simple machine is a mousetrap car considered?

Back

1st class lever

Front

What is the formula to calculate work?

Back

Work = Force x Distance

Front

What is the unit used to measure energy?

Back

Joule

Front

How can you reduce the effort force needed to lift a load using a lever?

Back

Move the fulcrum closer to the load.

Front

What is the relationship between force, distance, and work?

Back

Work is done when a force is exerted over a distance.

Front

What is the definition of a lever?

Back

A lever is a simple machine that consists of a rigid bar that pivots around a fixed point called the fulcrum.

Front

What is the role of the fulcrum in a lever system?

Back

The fulcrum is the pivot point that allows the lever to move and lift loads.

Front

What does the term 'effort' refer to in the context of simple machines?

Back

Effort is the force applied to a simple machine to move a load.

Front

What is the significance of the resistance arm in a lever?

Back

The resistance arm is the distance from the fulcrum to the load, affecting the amount of effort needed.

Front

How does friction affect the motion of a mousetrap car?

Back

Friction opposes the motion, reducing the distance the car can travel.