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Trebuchet
Assignment: 
     The students, working in groups of 3, will build a type of catapult known as a trebuchet, powered by a 3 kg falling mass. The device must fit within an imaginary 1 meter cube. 

 Scoring:
     Scoring will be based on how far the projectile travels.   Students will receive one grade for completing the vehicle according to specifications and another grade based on competition. 



Previous Competitions:
Fall 2002
Spring 2002
Fall 2001
Fall 2003