The Big Top Challenge

Which simple machine is used to knock the tent pegs into the ground?

What is the main frame of the big top made of?

What simple machine is used to lift the poles into their final position?

What time does the crew start getting ready for the afternoon's performance?

What machine is used to tighten the support ropes?

What is used to raise the canopy of the big top?

What is the purpose of using machines in the circus setup?

What is the force required to lift the cans straight up without using any machines?

What simple machine is used to lift the cans using a system of pulleys?

What will happen if the angle of the slope is more gentle when using a ramp to lift the cans?

Which type of lever is used by the acrobats in the text?

What happens when the effort force is increased from one jumper to two?

How can you calculate the turning effect of a lever?

What is the turning effect of a force about a pivot known as?

What is a trebuchet?

How can you increase the turning effect of a lever?

What is the purpose of counter balances in nature?

What is a jib in the context of the text?

What happens when all forces are balanced in a balancing act?

What is the purpose of the weight counter balancing the camera on a jib?