Senior Infants science · F.3 · Engineering
Ramp that works
A gentle slope helps things roll far without speeding up too much.
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Nora and Sam are curious. Sam made a ramp that is very tall and narrow. Will a ball roll well?
- Yes, it rolls fast
- It rolls slowly
- No (right)
Sam and Eli are curious. What makes a ramp work better for rolling?
- No slope
- Slow rise (right)
- Fast fall
Lena and Ines are curious. What kind of ramp lets a ball roll farther than a tall one?
- A short and flat ramp (right)
- A bumpy ramp
- A very steep ramp
Tip: A gentle slope helps things roll far without speeding up too much.
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