Rube Goldberg Machine Contest Rules And Regulations
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Rube Goldberg Machine Contest Rules and Regulations Challenge •
The challenge of the machine will be determined by the team but once it is turned in to the teacher it may not be changed. You MUST follow the safety precautions of Appendix A in your Textbooks.
Machine Specifications •
The machine must complete the task as described in the challenge.
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The machine must be no larger than 6 ft x 6 ft x 6ft.
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The machine must have a minimum of twenty (20) steps*. There is no maximum number of steps.
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The machine must run for no more than two (2) minutes per run.
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No live animals may be used in the machine.
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The machine must not imply profane, indecent or lewd expressions.
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Any loose or flying objects must remain within the set boundaries of the machine. This includes, but is not limited to, drops of water, slivers of balloon, and other “small” objects. Steam and other gasses are exempt from this rule.
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The machine may utilize one (1) air compressor hose and one (1) power cord. No other cords may be run to or from the machine.
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No flames may be used on the machine.
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No hazardous materials or explosives can be used on the machine.
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The machine must be safe to the satisfaction of the teacher.
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The teacher must approve any questionable items prior to competition.
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Any destructive action against another machine is grounds for disqualification.
Team Restrictions •
Each team member must be enrolled in your same grade section (i.e. 9-1,9-2, or 9-3)
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Each team may have a maximum of 4 members. Only 2 may interact with the machine once the contest has begun.
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Each team must have a responsible adult advisor/supervisor, it may be a tutor, a teacher, a parent or relative but they are responsible for your safety as this is a home project.
*Steps must include: Inclined plane Free fall Projectile motion Lever and fulcrum (types 1,2, and 3) Screw Wedge Wheel and axle Pulley system (fixed, movable, block and tackle) Spring action Potential energy Kinetic energy Pendulum
Friction (Static, rolling, sliding, fluid)
The challenge of the machine will be determined by the team but once it is turned in to the teacher it may not be changed. You MUST follow the safety precautions of Appendix A in your Textbooks.
Machine Specifications •
The machine must complete the task as described in the challenge.
•
The machine must be no larger than 6 ft x 6 ft x 6ft.
•
The machine must have a minimum of twenty (20) steps*. There is no maximum number of steps.
•
The machine must run for no more than two (2) minutes per run.
•
No live animals may be used in the machine.
•
The machine must not imply profane, indecent or lewd expressions.
•
Any loose or flying objects must remain within the set boundaries of the machine. This includes, but is not limited to, drops of water, slivers of balloon, and other “small” objects. Steam and other gasses are exempt from this rule.
•
The machine may utilize one (1) air compressor hose and one (1) power cord. No other cords may be run to or from the machine.
•
No flames may be used on the machine.
•
No hazardous materials or explosives can be used on the machine.
•
The machine must be safe to the satisfaction of the teacher.
•
The teacher must approve any questionable items prior to competition.
•
Any destructive action against another machine is grounds for disqualification.
Team Restrictions •
Each team member must be enrolled in your same grade section (i.e. 9-1,9-2, or 9-3)
•
Each team may have a maximum of 4 members. Only 2 may interact with the machine once the contest has begun.
•
Each team must have a responsible adult advisor/supervisor, it may be a tutor, a teacher, a parent or relative but they are responsible for your safety as this is a home project.
*Steps must include: Inclined plane Free fall Projectile motion Lever and fulcrum (types 1,2, and 3) Screw Wedge Wheel and axle Pulley system (fixed, movable, block and tackle) Spring action Potential energy Kinetic energy Pendulum
Friction (Static, rolling, sliding, fluid)
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