GUIDLINE OF CATAPULT CONTEST

This is a high school physics class assignment with a simple set of guidelines. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. The base can not exceed one meter in length and 0.5 meter in width. The throwing arm can not exceed 1.5 meters in length. Wood, metal, and/or plastic can be as construction material. No electrical devices (AC or DC) are allowed. The catapult must have a locking device. You are not allowed to hold the throwing arm in the cocked position.

Construction of a catapult that meets the above guidelines: 55 points.

Distance contest: Each student will get three launches. Each student will be ranked based on their longest launch.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
1st place = 30 pts 2nd place = 26 pts 3rd place = 22 pts 4th place = 15 pts minimum distance 6 meters = 10 pts

Accuracy Contest: There will be three targets placed at three different distances. Each student will be required to hit each target with a beanbag launched by their catapult. Their catapult can not be moved more than 3 decimeters in any direction. Each student will be ranked based on the number of launches that is takes to hit all three targets.

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

1st place = 30 pts 2nd place = 26 pts 3rd place = 22 pts 4th place = 18 pts 5th place = 14 pts Hit all three targets using less than 50 shots = 10 points