Catapults Flashcards

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Catapult

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A device in which accumulated tension is suddenly released to hurl an object some distance.

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System

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Small objects coming together to make a working system ( parts of
pendulum or parts of catapult system.

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Standard

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Ready, set , go line( starting line) , starting an experiment in the same way.

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4
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Variable

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Something you can change in your experiment to see how it changes the results.

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5
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Flipper base

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A plastic base where the flipper stick is inserted.

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Flipper stick

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The popsicle stick that is pressed on with your finger ( energy).

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Energy

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Amount of pressure that is put on the flipper stick.

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Increments

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Changing the flip stick distance by 1 cm each time or , increasing the angle brace by 10 degrees at a time.

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Controlled Experiment

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Changing only one variable at a time ( flip stick distance or angle system).

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