Three Blind Mice Three Blind Mice Andie Lyons Chris ManningCourtney MillerDana Zeitlin

Overview of Structure Overview of Structure Wood for

structureTriggered by

mousetraps Styrofoam

structure with zigzag track

Funnel for rotational motion

Used gravity for acceleration

Energy Conversions Energy Conversions Has PE at top

and KE at bottom

Perfectly elastic collisions down ramp

Energy ConversionsEnergy Conversions

Projectile motion into funnel

Torque about light switch

IssuesIssuesMouse trap

accuracy and reliability

Shooting marble into funnel through tube

Structural support

Accidental mouse trap triggering

ConclusionsConclusionsThe construction process was

challenging but entertaining and funWe learned that time really does fly

byWe learned real world applications to

the physics taught in this courseCreativity is key