Catapults vocab

Question 1

Catapult

Answer 1

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

Question 2

System

Answer 2

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

Question 3

Standard

Answer 3

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

Question 4

Variable

Answer 4

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

Question 5

Flipper base

Answer 5

A plastic base where the flipper stick is inserted.

Question 6

Flipper stick

Answer 6

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

Question 7

Energy

Answer 7

Amount of pressure that is put on the flipper stick.

Question 8

Increments

Answer 8

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

Question 9

Controlled experiment

Answer 9

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