The Golf Ball Challenge Intro to Forces
Design Challenge: Points of Contact ?!
Goal: To make the supporting structure as far as possible from the CENTER OF MASS of the golf ball.
Materials: 1 golf ball, 2 pieces of newspaper, 1 meter of tape, 1 meter of string
Constraints /Rules Time Limit: 20 minutes Material Constraints: You may only use the materials provided, scissors are used as tool, not part of the constructing material. The structure may not be suspended from a fixture in the room.
Example 1: 0 cm
Example 2 1 cm
Design challenge Questions? Time for you to TRY!
IP 614 Students Winning Group (90 cm)