1. by: James Bickel Dean Dudley Chip Hovis
Newton’s Trap
by: James Bickel
Dean Dudley
Chip Hovis

2. Our Team:

3. Overview: Total build time = 7 hours (including tests)
Materials Used = Mostly scraps found around Room 13
Wood, traps, PVC etc.
Goal of project = Push van down the ramp using multiple energy conversions

4. Energy: Types of Energy Conversions Used Elastic Potential
Gravitational Potential
Kinetic
Conservation of Momentum

5. Problems: Issues encountered building project: Limited supplies
Trouble with Newton’s Cradle
Safety Issues (marble being launched)