physics project
Posted: Mon Apr 10, 2017 8:35 am
Hi i was assigned a physics project and I'm not sure what to do. can you give me some suggestions please? here are the guidelines
Project - Motion Machine Page 1 of 2
Physics Honors 2017
Project is worth 100 points.
DUE: May 16, 2017 during class
OBJECTIVE:
Your teams will design and build a machine that uses different types of energy to accomplish a single
task. The machine must utilize at least three types of energy and a minimum of five energy transitions.
Safety considerations must remain a top priority at all times.
RESTRICTIONS & REQUIREMENTS
Group Information:
- Each group will have three (3) to four (4) members.
- Each member of the group will receive the same grade.
- Group members must be present at time of presentation in order to receive a grade.
Design Information:
- The device must be your original design. You may not use a kit or use plans that are not
your own.
- The materials used are to be readily obtained.
- You may use recycled or repurposed materials. The total cost of your device should not
exceed $20.00 (this is a total for the entire group – not per group member).
- The device should be sturdy, transportable, and professional looking.
- Your device must be reliable. (Once the first step begins, the remaining steps should follow
without any human intervention.)
- Your device must be able to reset quickly (within one minute of competing a first run). A
minimum of two (2) complete run-throughs are required without more than one minute
between runs.
- Your device must illustrate the principles of physics, such as mechanics, wave phenomena,
electricity, and magnetism.
- Your machine must be completely mechanical in design; the use of electricity, flammables,
explosives, or chemicals is not allowed.
- You may not use any hazardous materials in your device.
- Your device cannot be plugged into an electrical socket nor can it include live animals.
- Your device may not include any offensive materials or themes.
- Your device cannot exceed a length and width of 0.40 m x 0.40 m.
- Your completed devices may be dropped off in room 213 before the start of school (8:00 –
8:30 am) on May 16, 2017 or can be brought with you to class on May 16, 2017.
Marketing Information:
- The design of your device must make it presentable to a general audience (the public).
- Each group will create a print ad that would be able to run in a magazine or newspaper in
order to attract a target audience for the device.
- The print ad must be a minimum of 21 x 27 cm and may not exceed 46 x 61 cm.
- The print ad must be imaginative and informative.
- Each group will create a 1 - 2 minute live commercial or infomercial.
- The machine must be demonstrated during the commercial/infomercial a minimum of two
times following the guidelines stated above.
Report Information:
- Each group will submit one lab report. The report must be e-mailed by 12 pm on May 16, 2017
and a printout of the report must be submitted at the beginning of your class period on May 16,
2017.
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Physics Honors 2017
- A small (maximum of 21 x 27 cm) instruction card/sheet must accompany each device. The
name of the device, the names of the group members, and a clear listing of how the device
works must be included.
Lab Report:
- The lab report must be typed with one inch margins in New Times Roman or Arial 12 pt font.
- The report must be in a laboratory report format with clearly defined headings (outlined below) and a
proper works cited or bibliography page using MLA format .
Background: provide a brief history/biography of Rube Goldberg and Rube Goldberg machines.
The six types of simple machines should be discussed and a labeled picture or
diagram of each should be included.
Objective: describe the purpose of your project. Describe the scenario which you are trying to
model and identify the goal, which you will be attempting to accomplish. The statement
should be a purpose statement (procedural steps should not be discussed).
Description: the different parts of the device should be described in detail as to how they function.
References to information from a literature search should be included and properly
cited. A discussion of the ability of the individual machines in your device to perform
their duties is needed.
Analysis: should include a record of changes that had to be made as the design process
unfolded with specific results included. The mechanical advantage of the device must
be included with proper calculations listed, described, and completed. Date must be
organized in a meaningful way using properly labeled data tables where appropriate.
Conclusion: describe the successful final version of the device you have constructed. Describe in
detail any problems or difficulties this device had in completing the goal. Discuss its
reliability (for example repeatable results be achieved). Discuss the possible energy
losses or device malfunctions which might take place over time.
A complete labeled scaled diagram of your final device must be part of the conclusion
section. The diagram must be clearly labeled in order to indicate all energy transitions
and energy types.
Project - Motion Machine Page 1 of 2
Physics Honors 2017
Project is worth 100 points.
DUE: May 16, 2017 during class
OBJECTIVE:
Your teams will design and build a machine that uses different types of energy to accomplish a single
task. The machine must utilize at least three types of energy and a minimum of five energy transitions.
Safety considerations must remain a top priority at all times.
RESTRICTIONS & REQUIREMENTS
Group Information:
- Each group will have three (3) to four (4) members.
- Each member of the group will receive the same grade.
- Group members must be present at time of presentation in order to receive a grade.
Design Information:
- The device must be your original design. You may not use a kit or use plans that are not
your own.
- The materials used are to be readily obtained.
- You may use recycled or repurposed materials. The total cost of your device should not
exceed $20.00 (this is a total for the entire group – not per group member).
- The device should be sturdy, transportable, and professional looking.
- Your device must be reliable. (Once the first step begins, the remaining steps should follow
without any human intervention.)
- Your device must be able to reset quickly (within one minute of competing a first run). A
minimum of two (2) complete run-throughs are required without more than one minute
between runs.
- Your device must illustrate the principles of physics, such as mechanics, wave phenomena,
electricity, and magnetism.
- Your machine must be completely mechanical in design; the use of electricity, flammables,
explosives, or chemicals is not allowed.
- You may not use any hazardous materials in your device.
- Your device cannot be plugged into an electrical socket nor can it include live animals.
- Your device may not include any offensive materials or themes.
- Your device cannot exceed a length and width of 0.40 m x 0.40 m.
- Your completed devices may be dropped off in room 213 before the start of school (8:00 –
8:30 am) on May 16, 2017 or can be brought with you to class on May 16, 2017.
Marketing Information:
- The design of your device must make it presentable to a general audience (the public).
- Each group will create a print ad that would be able to run in a magazine or newspaper in
order to attract a target audience for the device.
- The print ad must be a minimum of 21 x 27 cm and may not exceed 46 x 61 cm.
- The print ad must be imaginative and informative.
- Each group will create a 1 - 2 minute live commercial or infomercial.
- The machine must be demonstrated during the commercial/infomercial a minimum of two
times following the guidelines stated above.
Report Information:
- Each group will submit one lab report. The report must be e-mailed by 12 pm on May 16, 2017
and a printout of the report must be submitted at the beginning of your class period on May 16,
2017.
Project - Motion Machine Page 2 of 2
Physics Honors 2017
- A small (maximum of 21 x 27 cm) instruction card/sheet must accompany each device. The
name of the device, the names of the group members, and a clear listing of how the device
works must be included.
Lab Report:
- The lab report must be typed with one inch margins in New Times Roman or Arial 12 pt font.
- The report must be in a laboratory report format with clearly defined headings (outlined below) and a
proper works cited or bibliography page using MLA format .
Background: provide a brief history/biography of Rube Goldberg and Rube Goldberg machines.
The six types of simple machines should be discussed and a labeled picture or
diagram of each should be included.
Objective: describe the purpose of your project. Describe the scenario which you are trying to
model and identify the goal, which you will be attempting to accomplish. The statement
should be a purpose statement (procedural steps should not be discussed).
Description: the different parts of the device should be described in detail as to how they function.
References to information from a literature search should be included and properly
cited. A discussion of the ability of the individual machines in your device to perform
their duties is needed.
Analysis: should include a record of changes that had to be made as the design process
unfolded with specific results included. The mechanical advantage of the device must
be included with proper calculations listed, described, and completed. Date must be
organized in a meaningful way using properly labeled data tables where appropriate.
Conclusion: describe the successful final version of the device you have constructed. Describe in
detail any problems or difficulties this device had in completing the goal. Discuss its
reliability (for example repeatable results be achieved). Discuss the possible energy
losses or device malfunctions which might take place over time.
A complete labeled scaled diagram of your final device must be part of the conclusion
section. The diagram must be clearly labeled in order to indicate all energy transitions
and energy types.