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Scrambler
Assignment: 
     The students, working in groups of 3, will build a vehicle powered by a 2 kg falling mass. The vehicle will have an egg attached to its front. The vehicle has to go down a track 2 m wide and 10 m long. At the end of the track will be a barrier. The object is to get as close to the barrier as possible without cracking the egg. Scoring will be done according to how close it gets and how long it takes (shorter time = better score).

 Scoring:
     A vehicle's score will be equal to (# cm from the barrier) plus (time in seconds). The lower the score, the higher the grade.
     Students will receive one grade for completing the vehicle according to specifications and another grade based on competition. 



Previous Competitions:
Fall 2000
Spring 2001