STEAM Day

1. A flat surface tilted at an angle, such as a ramp used to assist a ball in moving upward or downward.
4. The branch of engineering that makes use of gas or pressurized air, utilized by the electric balloon pump.
5. The stored energy an object has due to its position, such as a ball placed 1 metre off the floor.
7. The quantity of motion of a moving body, measured as a product of its mass and velocity, crucial for chain reactions.
8. A simple machine consisting of a wheel on an axle that supports a moving cable or belt to change force direction.
10. A first or preliminary model of a machine built to test a concept or engineering process.
11. The study of beauty and taste, which Year 10 students must consider when adding design flair to their systems.
13. The elements of a system or math equation that can be changed, tested, or measured during the build.
15. The combination of different ideas, subjects, or components to form a unified, connected system.
17. The speed of an object in a specific direction as it transitions from one quarter of the room to another.
19. Deliberately over-engineered contraptions designed to perform simple tasks in convoluted ways.
20. The structural soundness of a machine configuration that prevents it from collapsing under stress.

2. The mathematical and logical process of reaching a conclusion or calculating variables based on known facts.
3. The force that resists relative motion between two surfaces, which can slow down a rolling house ball.
6. Knowledge or observation gained through physical experimentation, testing, and trial-and-error during the build.
9. The energy of motion released when a ball or object is traveling down a ramp.
12. The point where energy or an object is passed from one phase, year group, or simple machine to the next.
14. A technical drawing or design plan used by engineers to map out solutions to structural problems.
16. The natural force that pulls objects downward, vital for starting a ball rolling or dropping a weight.
18. A simple machine consisting of a beam pivoted at a fixed hinge, used to amplify physical force.