D Structures and Forces

Question 1

structure

Answer 1

• an object that provides support
• can be made of one or more parts
• could be large or small

Question 2

structural strength

Answer 2

• capacity to hold itself up as well as any weight added to it

Question 3

structural stability

Answer 3

• ability to maintain its position even when it is being acted on by a force

Question 4

solid structure

Answer 4

• formed from one solid piece or solid combination of pieces

Question 5

frame structure

Answer 5

• made up of a rigit arrangement of parts fastened together (you can see gaps between the parts such as in a wheel)

Question 6

shell structure

Answer 6

• solid outer surface and hollow inner area

Question 7

stopped at 1.2 p. 269