THE A+ TEAM PROJECT

Rube’s Stamper

Introducing The A+ Team Emily Buckman

David Nguyen

Adam Tupis

Blade of Fury Overview

o The marble starts from the platform.o It goes down the ramp and jumps into the tube.o This triggers the Guillotine—aka The Blade of Fury.o Which releases the stamp.

Stored EnergyConservation of Energy

Fishing weight: Potential => Kinetic

Conservation of Momentum (Collision)The fishing weight collides with the marble.The marble collides with the washer.

Projectile MotionThe marble is launched into the tube.

Building Problems Projectile Motion

Getting the marble to land in the tube

TriggerHaving the marble knock the washer off

WedgeAttaching the wedge to the stamper

Conclusion For the most part, we kept the original design. Our materials were brought to you by:

Home DepotHobby LobbyWal-martEmily’s Dad

The Time It TookConceptualizing: 1 ½ hoursObtaining materials: 3 hoursBuilt time: 5 ½ hoursHaving Fun in class: timeless