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Boomilever
Boomilever
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Overview
Participants must build a cantilevered wooded structure that can a support a weight a set distance away from a wall. The structure may only touch the wall in certain areas. Points are determined by the efficiency (mass carried / build mass) of the build. Additional points are given for being able to hold the maximum of 15 kg.
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Event Parameters, in Plain English
Some Test Data and Analysis - Uses a slightly outdated rule set, but the principles still apply.
Detector Building
Detector Building
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Overview
Participants must build a temperature measuring device capable of determining the temperature of water samples. More points are awarded for more accurate measurements. Participants must also be able to provide a Design Log of their device. In addition to the build, participants are to take a written test relating to the construction of temperature measuring devices.
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Gravity Vehicle
Gravity Vehicle
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Overview
Participants are to build a ramp along with a vehicle. During testing, the vehicle is to be rolled down the ramp and stop at designated target spot using only gravity as a means for propulsion. More points are awarded for getting to the target quickly and accurately. The vehicle must also be able to be attached and released from the ramp via a loading mechanism.
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Machines
Machines
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Overview
This event consists of a 20-minute written test in addition to the usual build. The test will cover topics such as levers, inclined planes, and wedges among other forms of work-manipulating machines. The device that must be built will consist of a of 1st-class lever in addition to a 2nd or 3rd-class lever and must be able to determine the ratio between different weights. More points are awarded for accurately determining the ratio.
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Sounds of Music
Sounds of Music
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Overview
Participants must build a musical device that can accommodate for 2 octaves on the 12-note equal tempered scale. The device will be tested for the accuracy of the pitch that it produces. Participants will be required to play part of "Twinkle, Twinkle" on their instrument. There is also a written test which pertains to knowledge of acoustics, instrument design, musical terms.
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Wright Stuff
Wright Stuff
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Overview
Participants must build a rubber-band powered airplane. Kits for this event will be provided to team members. The plane should fly in a circular pattern as testing for this event will likely be indoors. More points will be awarded for planes that have a longer flight duration. Participants must also arrive at the competition with a prepared flight log consisting of a minimum of 10 test flights.
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