M&M'S LAUNCHER
THE CHALLENGE
Using materials purchased by your construction budge build an instrument for launching m&m's as far as possible. This engineering problem is solved by experimenting with the physical properties of the materials and trying out different ideas.
RULES
- The launcher must have within the design at least two simple machines: (LEVER, PULLEY, WHEEL & AXLE, SCREW, INCLINED PLANE, or WEDGE) in other words it must be a compound machine.
- You must draw at least two preliminary designs before purchasing materials.
- There must be at least two people on the design team.
- You will be limited to a construction budget of $1000 per team to purchase supplies.
- Hint: Keep in mind launching devices like a catapult or a slingshot.
MATERIALS AND COST
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cups $200 |
straight pins $10 for TEN |
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plastic spoons $500 |
soda can $50 |
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rubber bands $100 |
tongue depressors/popstix $50 |
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cardboard $100 |
thumb tacks $10 for FIVE |
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paper clips $10 for FIVE |
straw $10 |
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cardboard wheels $50 a piece |
clothes pin $20 |
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string $100 per foot |
wooden spools $200 |
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