Science Final Test

Question 1

structure

Answer 1

something made of parts that are put together for purpose

Question 2

function

Answer 2

the purpose of a structure

Question 3

form

Answer 3

a structure’s basic form (what a structure looks like)

Question 4

solid structures

Answer 4

rely on solid construction materials to support the load

Question 5

what is an example of a solid structure?

Answer 5

concrete, wood, clay

Question 6

combination structures

Answer 6

contain various solid, frame, and shell components

Question 7

force

Answer 7

a push or pull

Question 8

external force

Answer 8

acts on a structure from the outside

Question 9

internal force

Answer 9

caused by factors within structures

Question 10

point of application

Answer 10

the exact position where a force meets a structure

Question 11

shell structures

Answer 11

hollow structures with a curved shape

Question 12

what is an example of a shell structure

Answer 12

roger’s stadium

Question 13

frame structures

Answer 13

a network or a skeleton of materials that support loads

Question 14

what is an example of a frame structure

Answer 14

bicycle,

Question 15

plane of application

Answer 15

the side in which a force is applied

Question 16

total load

Answer 16

sum of the static and dynamic load

Question 17

static load

Answer 17

effect of gravity on a structure

Question 18

dynamic load

Answer 18

the forces that move or change (acting on a structure)

Question 19

torsion

Answer 19

twisting motion

Question 20

shear

Answer 20

force that pushes in opposite direction

Question 21

compression

Answer 21

a squeeze

Question 22

tension

Answer 22

stretches apart to strengthen or lengthen

Question 23

structural components

Answer 23

things that can help prevent impact of internal and external forces

Question 24

if a house is being pushed down by the roof that pushes down the walls, what force is it?

Answer 24

an internal force

Question 25

if a house is being pushed down by the roof that pushes down the walls, what internal force is it?

Answer 25

compression

Question 26

if someone is bungee jumping, what force is that?

Answer 26

an internal force

Question 27

if someone is bungee jumping, what internal force is that?

Answer 27

tension

Question 28

if someone is slicing food, what force is that?

Answer 28

an internal force

Question 29

if someone is slicing food, what internal force is that?

Answer 29

shear

Question 30

if someone is twisting dough, what force is that?

Answer 30

an internal force

Question 31

if someone is twisting dough, what internal force is that?

Answer 31

torsion

Question 32

what loads can affect a structure?

Answer 32

a static and dynamic load

Question 33

how does the center of gravity affect the stability of a structure?

Answer 33

if the center of gravity is balanced then the structure won’t fail.

Question 34

what is the different between a book with books all in the middle vs books spaced out?

Answer 34

the weight is unbalanced putting pressure on one point of application vs having distributed weight.

Question 35

what is the static load in a bookcase?

Answer 35

the materials that the bookcase is made of (what the structure is made out of)

Question 36

what is the dynamic load in a bookcase?

Answer 36

the books (or thing inside or on a structure)