Physics Challenges Expectations

    For each "Physics Challenge", in addition to completing the challenge, you will need to do the following:

• Describe your device and its intended function.

• Create a scaled three-view drawing.

• Draw a physical picture (See Chapter 5 in your Physics book) of your loaded structure at the moment of failure.

• Determine the magnitude and direction of all the forces acting on your device at the moment of failure. 

• Draw a free-body diagram of your loaded structure at the moment of failure.

• Perform a failure analysis for your device and describe its actual function and "failure mode" (failure cause).

• Describe modifications you would make to your structure to improve performance as well as lessons you learned during the activity.

For Challenge II:

• In your physical diagram, indicate the magnitude and direction of the forces acting on each side of your sand holder.

For Challenge III:

• Determine the coefficient of static friction between your device and the wooden board.

For Challenge IV:

• Determine the amount of kinetic energy absorbed by your device.

For Challenge V:

• Determine the amount of kinetic energy absorbed by your device.

• Determine the velocity of your device at impact.