Quiz on Rube Goldberg Machines

Which laws are associated with the laws of motion?

• Ohm's laws

• Kepler's laws

• Newton's laws

• Boyle's laws

Which of the following is a type of simple machine?

• Transformer

• Pulley

• Battery

• Circuit

What concept is related to the force that attracts objects toward the Earth?

• Friction

• Gravity

• Magnetism

• Buoyancy

What should you do after collecting materials?

• Identify the simple task you want to perform.

• Test each step individually.

• Brainstorm and sketch a sequence of chain reactions.

• Assemble and refine the full machine.

What is the final step in the building process?

• Test each step individually.

• Collect materials: dominos, ramps, balls, etc.

• Assemble and refine the full machine.

• Brainstorm and sketch a sequence of chain reactions.

What is the primary function of an inclined plane?

• To separate objects.

• To raise or lower objects.

• To rotate objects.

• To compress objects.

In a Rube Goldberg machine, what role does a ramp play?

• It compresses objects.

• It can help a ball roll down to the next step.

• It rotates objects.

• It separates objects.

What is a common use of an inclined plane in everyday life?

• To compress objects.

• To provide a surface for objects to roll or slide.

• To rotate objects.

• To separate objects.

Which of the following statements is true about inclined planes?

• They are always vertical.

• They are used to compress objects.

• They are flat surfaces set at an angle.

• They are used to rotate objects.

What is a real-world example of an inclined plane?

• A flat table.

• A ramp for wheelchairs.

• A vertical wall.

• A rotating door.