Physics Spring Sling
Spring SlingName _________________________ Date _______________
Physics
AP Physics
Physics
AP Physics
Spring Sling 2013
Objective: Design, build, test and utilize a device for launching a regulation size and weight soccer ball for maximum distance and accuracy.
Launch Date: Thursday, May 16, 2013 first three class periods (rain dates – May 17 or the next rain free day)
Time: Students may begin setting up at 7:00 am – All machines must be removed from the field at the end of the competition. – There is no overnight storage.
Location: Catasauqua SD Thomas Field located just north of the bandstand in the borough park. Entrance is off of Walnut Street. No vehicles are permitted on the field at any time.
Cost: Minimize cost by using found materials as much as possible. Please do not spend a lot of money on this project – half of the fun is seeing what you can do with the materials you can find. There is no fee for this event.
Prize: The thrill of victory and glorifying God by applying what we’ve learned about how His world works.
Launcher Design Parameters
Launchers must be entirely student designed, built and tested. Students may work in teams of a maximum of four. Adult help is permitted only to insure safety, and may not impact the design, construction, testing, and use of the launcher beyond safety considerations. Teams that receive adult help beyond safety considerations will be disqualified from the competition.
Footprint – no portion of the launcher may extend beyond an imaginary 8 ft x 8 ft square box projecting upward from the ground.
Height – no part of the launcher may exceed a height of 12 ft at any time (including
Physics
AP Physics
Physics
AP Physics
Spring Sling 2013
Objective: Design, build, test and utilize a device for launching a regulation size and weight soccer ball for maximum distance and accuracy.
Launch Date: Thursday, May 16, 2013 first three class periods (rain dates – May 17 or the next rain free day)
Time: Students may begin setting up at 7:00 am – All machines must be removed from the field at the end of the competition. – There is no overnight storage.
Location: Catasauqua SD Thomas Field located just north of the bandstand in the borough park. Entrance is off of Walnut Street. No vehicles are permitted on the field at any time.
Cost: Minimize cost by using found materials as much as possible. Please do not spend a lot of money on this project – half of the fun is seeing what you can do with the materials you can find. There is no fee for this event.
Prize: The thrill of victory and glorifying God by applying what we’ve learned about how His world works.
Launcher Design Parameters
Launchers must be entirely student designed, built and tested. Students may work in teams of a maximum of four. Adult help is permitted only to insure safety, and may not impact the design, construction, testing, and use of the launcher beyond safety considerations. Teams that receive adult help beyond safety considerations will be disqualified from the competition.
Footprint – no portion of the launcher may extend beyond an imaginary 8 ft x 8 ft square box projecting upward from the ground.
Height – no part of the launcher may exceed a height of 12 ft at any time (including