Physics Midterms

To demonstrate understanding of the physics principles taught so far, students will work in groups of 6 to build a Rube Goldberg Machine. The requirements are listed below. 

Rube Goldberg Machine Requirements

1. Must stay within the boundaries of your area.

2. Must complete the stated goal.

3. Must include 8 transitions.

4. Must demonstrate the following principles:

          Kinetic energy

          Potential energy

          Gravity

          Buoyancy

          Spring force

          Tension

          Frictional Force

          Electrical Force

          Normal Force

          Magnetic Force

          Air Resistance Force

          Applied Force

          Acceleration

          Vectors

5. All principles must be labeled with free body diagrams and words.

6. Once the initial "button" is pushed, engineers may not interact with the machine in any way.

7. Teams may not purchase any materials. All materials must be scavenged.

8. Tape may not be attached to painted walls. 

Students will work in class and present their final machine at 12:30 on Thursday, December 18th.