Weston Middle School

Massachusetts Grade 8

Technology/Engineering MCAS Review

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Answer and Discussion

MTM-4( Sign):

  • The best answer is (b) ropes, as it could be stretched between two poles.
Tape might be used, but typically is too weak( has a low tensile strength). Nails and staples would be impossible to stretch between two poles, but could concievably be used to fasten the rope at each end.
 
Revised August 2006 by Jonathan Dietz, dietzj@mail.weston.org