Challenge: Inclined plane
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A student is to build a robot to move up and down a hill.
Rules and Procedures:
Challenge Board:
- A white project board that is at least 18 inches wide by 40 inches long.
- Two black lines are placed 6-8 inches from the short edge. The lines should be parallel to the edge.
- Place the board on a flat surface. Raise one end so the board has a 40 degree slope.
Challenge Rules:
- The Robot is to start on the flat surface at least 3 inches away from the lower edge of the challenge board.
- The Robot is to move forward and pass the first line. It can now start counting laps.
- A lap is moving to the top line and then returning to the bottom line.
- The Robot must complete three laps before moving off the board and returning to its' starting location.
Grading Guide:
The maximum possible number of points is 100.
- Each lap is 25 points (max of 75pts).
- Moving onto the board is 10 points
- Returning to the starting position at the end of the run is worth 15 points.
You may have unlimited practice runs on the board. Once you are ready for a scored run, your instructor will observe and mark your score. You have a total of three attemps at a scored run. Your best score will be your grade for this challenge.
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