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kewl_dude3
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This is a description of my requirements. I'm thinking about a trebuchet or a spring loaded device, possibly even a pneumatic one. However I have to use the given 5lb weight, any ideas on how? And also I'm a little confused on the "energy transfers".
Help anyone? Thank you!
1. Each team will get 3 shots at the target, with the total score being calculated
from the best 2.
2. At least two energy transfers must be used. Dropping the weight onto a level
would be one transfer. Using energy of the falling weight to load a second
mechanism would be a second energy transfer and would receive a multiplier
of 2. Using that energy to load a third mechanism would get a multiplier of 3,
and so on.
3. Each method of energy transfer must be unique to qualify for a scoring
multiplier. (In other words, a repeating method would count as 1 transfer, no
matter how many times it occurs.)
4. Bonus points will be applied to the summed score prior to any applicable
multiplier.
5. If the launcher cannot be designed to hit the target at 30 feet, a penalty will be
applied for moving closer to the target using the following guide:
Help anyone? Thank you!
1. Each team will get 3 shots at the target, with the total score being calculated
from the best 2.
2. At least two energy transfers must be used. Dropping the weight onto a level
would be one transfer. Using energy of the falling weight to load a second
mechanism would be a second energy transfer and would receive a multiplier
of 2. Using that energy to load a third mechanism would get a multiplier of 3,
and so on.
3. Each method of energy transfer must be unique to qualify for a scoring
multiplier. (In other words, a repeating method would count as 1 transfer, no
matter how many times it occurs.)
4. Bonus points will be applied to the summed score prior to any applicable
multiplier.
5. If the launcher cannot be designed to hit the target at 30 feet, a penalty will be
applied for moving closer to the target using the following guide: