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1
Q

What do elastics and springs store

A

Energy

2
Q

How does a spring do work

A

A spring gets smaller when you compress it, when you release it it goes back to its normal size

3
Q

How does an elastic do work?

A

Elastic gets longer when you stretch it and then goes back to its normal size when you let it go

4
Q

What are everyday things that use springs

A

Ball point pen
Clothes pegs
Staplers
Watches

5
Q

What uses elastic for energy

A

Catapult
Toys
Launching planes off aircraft carriers

6
Q

How are the qualities of elastics and springs important for

Shock absorbers for cars

A

When the car goes over a bump the spring is compressed and absorbs the shock

7
Q

How are the qualities of elastics and springs important for a Jack in the box

A

When we push “Jack” down and close the box energy is stored in the coiled springs ready to jump up when the lid is opened

8
Q

How are the qualities of elastics and springs important for a slingshot

A

The slingshot is put into a position to shoot the stone. When you pull the slingshot back, there is energy stored in the slingshot. The energy shoots the rock out when you let the slingshot go

9
Q

How are the qualities of elastics and springs important for an aircraft carrier plan slingshot

A

The catapult machine is put into position. There is stored energy in the catapult, and when the catapult is released the energy launches the plane into the air

10
Q

How are the qualities of elastics and springs important for a pen

A

The spring in the pen pushes the nib into place

11
Q

What type of energy do elastics and springs store?

A

Movement energy

12
Q

Complete:

The more …… into the elastic bands or …… , the more…… or …… we get

A

Energy
Springs
Energy
Movement