Catapult Design
Build a catapult to meet the following specifications:
- The catapult should be designed to roll (under manual power) to any point on a smooth surface and throw one large marshmallow (supplied for final testing).
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Any material may be used, but construction must be entirely unique.
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The catapult should "loft" the projectile a minimum distance of 15ft. at 100% power and a maximum distance of 50ft. at 50% power.
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The team grade will be based upon factors such as team work, project management documentation, final design / product, final report, aesthetic appeal, functionality, reliability (accuracy of a prediction), and presentation at Freshman Design Day.
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The competition will be based on one and only one criteria: the average accuracy of three projectiles targeted at a given point - the design team with the most accurate catapult on average (given three projectiles) will be judged the winner.
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Each project team should frequently read the postings for their project on the Wolfware message boards. All teams will be held responsible for the information that is posted there. Be sure to read ALL messages for a project before you post your specific question. (It may have already been answered.) Click Here for Project Message Boards
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