APPENDIX B
THE SIX PROBLEMS
This Appendix contains the six problems solved by the 14 groups. Figure 2-3 is
reproduced here for easy reference to the principal ideas of the problems.
Problem Problem Title Problem Goal Applicable Physics
2 Toy Train Findingconnecting the tension in string the cars of a toy s
train.Newton'Third Laws, Free-s Second and body
3 Equilibrium Finding the maximum diagrams.weigwill remht for which a syain in equilibriumstem (^). Newton'diagThird Laws, Free-rams, Frictional s Second and body
4 At the Gasthaus Finding the forces acting on forces.
a suspended sign. Newton'Third Laws, Free-diagrams, Ts Second and orque. body
5 Space Cannon, Inc. Findingnecessary the launch v to place a probe in elocity
orbit at an altitude of 900 km.
Conservgravitational potential ation of Energy,
energy.
6 Fahrenheit 451 Findingchange in a container of the temperature
water on a heater.
Conservtemperature convation of Energersions, y,
7 A Quick Lift Finding the time and cost for calorimetry.
an elevator trip. Conservpower, Ohmation of Energ's Law y,
Figure 2-3. CHARACTERISTICS OF PROBLEMS