| Nicholas Randall
Trebuchet Physics
| Division: | Physical & Mathematical Sciences | | Category: | Junior | | Region: | Central Okanagan | | City: | Summerland, BC | | School: | Ecole Entre Lacs | | Abstract: | This project determined the optimum ratio of counterweight to projectile weight for a projectile to travel the maximum distance using a model trebuchet. Two release pin angles and two different projectiles were investigated with 900 firings. At a 0 degree pin angle, the optimum ratio was 125:1 for a tennis ball and 175:1 for a golf ball. |
| Awards | Value | Petro-Canada Peer Innovation Award - Junior
Western Canada
Sponsor: Petro-Canada | $200.00 | The University of Western Ontario Scholarship
Silver Medallist - $1500 Entrance Scholarship
Sponsor: University of Western Ontario | $1 500.00 | Silver Medal - Physical & Mathematical Sciences
Junior
Sponsor: Encana Corporation | $700.00 | | Total | $2 400.00 | |
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