What was the initial purpose of the disc launcher project?

Disc Launcher Design and Functionality

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Olivia Brooks
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7th - 12th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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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