The New Way Things Work Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 118 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

The New Way Things Work Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 118 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are two things a sail can do for a craft?

2. What is the formula for work done?

3. What pumps refrigerant out in an air conditioner?

4. What happens if the edges of the two wheels touch?

5. What is the resistance of an object to any change in its speed or direction?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the main focus of the first section of Part 2, Harnessing the Elements?

2. Discuss why the density of water varies.

3. What is a vacuum? What is one invention that uses this principle?

4. Upon what law of physics are the simple machines that are introduced in Part 1 governed?

5. What does the principle of the conservation of energy state? How does Part 1 relate to that principle?

6. How can electric heat keep things cold?

7. How do power crafts control their direction?

8. Discuss the relation of effort to distance.

9. How does a zipper work?

10. What determines if an object will float?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Nuclear Power is introduced as a concrete woolly mammoth anonymously left at the town gates. The story is a clear parallel to the Trojan Horse. Discuss the following:

1) Research and relate the story of the Trojan Horse.

2) What do you think is the connection between nuclear power and the Trojan horse?

3) Do you think the author is right in suggesting this connection? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the following:

1) What is the meaning of the word LASER? What are some uses of a laser?

2) How are the principles of sound used to create music?

3) Discuss the principles of electricity and at least one machine that uses electricity and how it works.

4) What impact has the computer had on our culture? Has it been all good? Why or why not?

5) Research and discuss the idea of virtual reality. What is virtual reality? Is it used very much in the world today? Do you think it will be used more in the future? Why or why not? Are there any dangers to the existence of machines that deliver an experience of virtual reality?

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Essay Topic 3

Discuss the following:

1) Using examples, explain how a heating element works and the principle(s) of physics behind the element working.

2) Explain how heat can be used to keep things cool. Be sure to discuss both the molecular principle related to cooling and the process of cooling itself in both an air conditioner and a refrigerator.

3) Research and discuss the cultural and environmental impact the ability to cool via an air conditioner and refrigerator has had.

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