Disc Launcher Design and Functionality

Disc Launcher Design and Functionality

Assessment

Interactive Video

Created by

Olivia Brooks

Physics, Science, Design, Fun

7th - 12th Grade

Hard

The video details the creation of a disc bazooka designed to improve disc golf performance. It covers the initial concept, design iterations, and technical challenges faced during development. The creator experiments with various designs to achieve accuracy and speed, ultimately overcoming issues with motor control and disc stability. The project concludes with successful tests and plans for future improvements.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the initial purpose of the disc launcher project?

To create a new type of weapon

To test new engineering concepts

To develop a new sport

To improve disc golf skills

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main problem with the initial disc launcher design?

It was too expensive

It was too slow

It was too heavy

It was dangerous

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What inspired the new design involving two wheels rotating in opposite directions?

A conveyor belt

A bicycle mechanism

A Hot Wheel set

A car engine

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main issue with the wheels in the initial tests?

They were slipping

They were too heavy

They were too small

They were too expensive

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What component was added to each motor to store energy?

A capacitor

A battery

A flywheel

A spring

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why was a computer running Linux included in the final design?

To record video

To monitor the weather

To control the motors precisely

To play games

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main problem encountered during the initial integration of all components?

The motors were too weak

The discs were not spinning

The wheels were too small

The system was too heavy

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the solution to ensure the discs spun correctly?

Using larger wheels

Adjusting the software

Using different discs

Adding more motors

9.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the maximum speed achieved by the disc launcher during field testing?

50 mph

90 mph

70 mph

110 mph

10.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the next step planned for improving the disc launcher?

Adding more wheels

Reducing the weight of the launcher

Developing a tracking system

Increasing the size of the discs

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