Sorry for the lack of pictures on our latest project, but not many pictures were taken during the two days of testing. The credits to this slew of pictures belong to Physics photographer Mr. Winski
Anyway, our latest project this semester has been the Fabuluous Windmill Project. Our goal was to construct a windmill that could lift a 100-gram weight at least 30 centimeters into the air. The windmill could not be greater than 1 meter high and could not be greater in volumer than 1 cubic meter.
Once again, as with the rocketry and boat projects, no propellents or power sources other than wind could be used in the operation of our windmills!
All windmills were supposed to contain no prefabricated parts, although one or two did contain premade blades.
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Here we see Tenille Sturk and Jamie Steadman and their "Beemill". The blades are made out of plastic sunflower petals stuck in styrofoam.
The "Beemill" can be seen here under power of the awesome fan supplies by Mr. Winski. The zoo is cheering on.
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Once again, Steve Olson proves that the "Aries" might look like a candidate for the junkyard, yet can pull its own weight. This lifted over 700 grams, although it took 4 minutes 19 seconds, for an all time record for slowness.
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Here is Kristen Gower working on her windmill. It experienced some difficulty in lifting the weight. Cool design, though.
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As this was the first windmill project, the results could have been better. All things get better with time, and hopefully our next project, building robots, will be better.