Catapult Challenge with LEGO Spike Prime

Which of the following is a key factor in determining the range of a catapult?

• The color of the catapult

• The angle of release

• The material of the ping pong ball

• The size of the catapult

What is the primary function of the LEGO Spike Prime motor in a catapult design?

• To provide structural support

• To launch the projectile

• To decorate the catapult

• To measure the distance

Which component of the LEGO Spike Prime kit can be used to measure the angle of a catapult's arm?

• Color sensor

• Distance sensor

• Gyro sensor

• Touch sensor

If a catapult is designed to throw a ping pong ball, which of the following forces primarily affects its motion after launch?

• Magnetic force

• Gravitational force

• Electrical force

• Nuclear force

How does increasing the tension in the catapult's launching mechanism affect the distance a ping pong ball is thrown?

• It decreases the distance

• It has no effect on the distance

• It increases the distance

• It changes the color of the ball

Which LEGO Spike Prime component can be programmed to control the timing of a catapult's launch?

• Hub

• Beam

• Axle

• Connector

What is the role of friction in the motion of a ping pong ball launched by a catapult?

• It speeds up the ball

• It slows down the ball

• It changes the ball's color

• It has no effect on the ball

Which of the following best describes the relationship between force and motion in the context of a catapult?

• Force is unrelated to motion

• Force causes motion

• Motion causes force

• Force and motion are the same

In a catapult, what is the effect of increasing the mass of the projectile on its range, assuming all other factors remain constant?

• The range increases

• The range decreases

• The range remains the same

• The range becomes unpredictable

Which of the following is a benefit of using the LEGO Spike Prime kit for building a catapult?

• It is more expensive than other kits

• It offers programmable components

• It has fewer parts than other kits

• It is not suitable for educational purposes