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Connecticut Invention Conventionwww.ctinventionconvention.org
Pegboard Pinball
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Pinball Game
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Pinball
What keeps the ball from returning to the front of the machine quickly? What are other parts that slow the ball’s movement down? 3Slide4
Your Task
Build a device that will cause the ball to roll down the incline in the longest amount of time without stopping.You must:Only use the given materialsRefrain from touching the ball after it is releasedKeep the ball from falling off the pegboardNot stop the ball’s movement at any time
Your longest trial run will be timed at the end of the second period. 4Slide5
Discussion
What was the strategy of the slowest team? What role did each material serve in the devices?What other materials could be used as more effective barriers and obstacles?5Slide6
Discussion
What were the strengths and weaknesses of the various methods used by each team to get to their final design?How did each group change their original design and come up with their final product? 6