Forces and Structures: Interactive Learning Quizzes for Year 5 Design Technology

Question 1

What do beams do in a structure?

Accepted Answer

Carry the weight

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Stop the structure from falling

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Connect different parts

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Make the structure look nice

Question 2

What's the difference between a force and a load?

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A load is a force acting on a structure

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A force is a load acting on a structure

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They are the same thing

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A load is stronger than a force

Question 3

When a force causes a structure to bend or change shape, what type of force is it called?

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Shear

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Push

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Compression

Question 4

Which material is the best choice for building a tall tower?

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Steel

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Wood

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Plastic

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Cardboard

Question 5

Which of these is not a force?

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Temperature

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Gravity

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Friction

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Elasticity

Question 6

Which shape can hold the most weight and is the most stable?

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Triangle

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Square

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Circle

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Oval

Question 7

Which material is the best choice for building a bridge that needs to be light and strong?

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Steel

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Wood

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Concrete

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Plastic

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT a force?

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Happiness

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Gravity

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Pressure

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Friction

Question 9

Which of the following materials is the strongest for beams, which are structural elements designed to resist bending?

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Steel

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Wood

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Concrete

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Plastic

Question 10

Which of the following structures is an example of a cantilever, a structure fixed at only one end?

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A diving board

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A bridge

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A roof

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A skyscraper

Question 11

What force pushes objects up?

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Lift

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Gravity

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Friction

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Air resistance

Question 12

Which material property makes it hard to bend or break?

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Strength

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Hardness

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Flexibility

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Durability

Question 13

What force slows down objects moving through air or water?

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Drag

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Gravity

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Friction

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Buoyancy

Question 14

What force resists movement between two surfaces touching each other?

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Friction

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Gravity

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Tension

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Upthrust

Question 15

Which material is known for being very strong when pulled or stretched?

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Steel

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Wood

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Concrete

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Plastic

Question 16

Which simple machine uses a lever to lift heavy objects?

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Crowbar

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Pulley

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Screw

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Wedge

Question 17

What is a gusset used for in a structure?

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To strengthen joints

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To stop it from bending

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To make it lighter

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To make it look better

Question 18

How can you best test the strength of a structure?

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Apply a force to it

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Measure its dimensions

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Calculate its weight

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Look at how it appears

Question 19

Which characteristic shows that a structure is stable?

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It doesn't move or collapse

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It can withstand external forces

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It is made of heavy materials

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It has a wide base

Question 20

What is the purpose of a truss in a bridge?

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To share the weight of the bridge

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To support the deck

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To stop the bridge from collapsing

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To make the bridge look more beautiful

Question 21

How are tension forces different from compression forces?

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Tension forces pull, while compression forces push

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Compression forces pull, while tension forces push

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Tension forces act on the surface, while compression forces act on the inside

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Compression forces act on the surface, while tension forces act on the inside

Question 22

What is the main reason for having a foundation in a building?

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To provide a stable base for the building

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To support the weight of the building

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To stop the building from sinking

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To make the building look more attractive

Question 23

When designing a strong structure, what is the most important factor to consider?

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Using the right materials and designing the structure to resist forces

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Using strong materials

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Making the structure tall

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Making the structure heavy

Question 24

Which force pulls a book downwards towards the ground?

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Gravity

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Tension

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Friction

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Magnetism

Question 25

Why do structures with wider bases tend to be more stable?

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A wider base increases stability.

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A wider base reduces weight.

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A wider base makes a structure more flexible.

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A wider base improves a structure's appearance.

Question 26

Which feature does NOT make a structure more stable?

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A tall height

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A wide base

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A low centre of gravity

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Equal distribution of weight

Question 27

What is the key difference between a tension force and a compression force?

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Tension pulls, while compression pushes.

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Tension pushes, while compression pulls.

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They both push and pull.

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They are the same type of force.

Question 28

Which type of structure often uses a truss design?

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Bridge

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House

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Tower

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Car

Question 29

What is the main purpose of using gussets in a structure?

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To strengthen joints

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To make a structure lighter

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To make a structure more flexible

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To improve the appearance of a structure

Question 30

Which material is the weakest and most likely to break under force?

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Plastic

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Wood

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Metal

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Concrete

Question 31

What is the special feature of a suspension bridge?

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Cables transfer weight to tall towers.

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They have very wide bases.

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Arches support their weight.

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Beams resist bending forces.

Question 32

Which of these materials is strongest when stretched?

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Metal

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Wood

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Plastic

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Fabric

Question 33

Which of these things does NOT affect how stable a structure is?

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Its colour

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Its shape

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Its height

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Its weight

Question 34

What do structural engineers do?

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Design and check buildings and other structures

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Build and look after buildings and other structures

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Test materials for buildings and other structures

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Drive machinery to build things

Question 35

Which of these is NOT a type of force that can act on a structure?

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Balance

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Tension

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Compression

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Gravity

Question 36

What is the name of the force that pulls objects towards each other, like the Earth pulling you down?

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Gravity

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Friction

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Tension

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Compression

Question 37

Which of these materials is strongest when you pull on it?

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Steel

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Wood

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Concrete

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Rubber

Question 38

What is the name of the point where two or more forces meet?

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Joint

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Fulcrum

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Centre of gravity

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Node

Question 39

What is the name of the force that stops one surface from sliding easily over another?

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Friction

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Gravity

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Tension

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Compression

Question 40

What force pulls objects towards the ground?

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Gravity

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Friction

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Magnetism

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Tension

Question 41

Which of these is NOT a type of structure?

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Car

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Bridge

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Building

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Natural arch

Question 42

Why are triangles used in structures?

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To make them stronger

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To make them lighter

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To make them look better

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To make them easier to build

Question 43

Which material is known to be very strong when you pull on it?

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Steel

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Wood

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Plastic

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Concrete

Question 44

What is the main job of a column in a building?

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To carry weight straight down

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To stop the building from moving sideways

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To hold up the floors

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To join different parts of the building together

Question 45

What force stops things from sliding easily?

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Friction

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Gravity

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Tension

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Magnetism

Question 46

Which of these shows balanced forces?

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A book sitting on a table

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A car speeding up

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A ball rolling down a hill

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A rocket blasting off

Question 47

Which of these forces can make a building fall down?

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Gravity

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Tension

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Compression

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Shear

Question 48

Which of these materials is used to make things that are light?

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Aluminium

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Concrete

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Steel

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Wood

Question 49

What is the difference between a force and a twist?

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A force is a push or pull, while a twist is a spin.

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A twist is a force, while a force is a type of twist.

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They are both the same thing.

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A force is measured in Newtons, while a twist is measured in Pascals.

Question 50

Why do we make and test models in design and technology?

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To find ways to make them better

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To show off our work

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To waste materials

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To impress the teacher

Question 51

What do we call the pull that brings things towards the ground?

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Gravity

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Friction

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Tension

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Compression

Question 52

Which force causes an object to fall downward?

Accepted Answer

Gravity

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Push

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Pull

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Friction

Question 53

How do you make a beam stronger?

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Make it thicker

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Make it longer

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Make it narrower

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Make it shorter