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Mousetrap game assignment

This assignment focuses on analyzing the energy transfers and transformations that occur during the operation of a mousetrap machine in a Rube Goldberg setup. You will list each major transfer and transformation of energy, detailing the steps involved. For energy transfers, include step number, a short description, and which objects gain or lose energy. For transformations, specify the step, involved objects, the action, and the initial and final energy forms. Consider significant forces like friction while ignoring minor ones. This project contributes to your final grade.

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Mousetrap game assignment

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  1. Mousetrap game assignment Rube Goldberg example

  2. Steps (stages) • The operation of the machine involves, many transformations and transfers of energy. • Each transfer of energy between objects indicates a step • Steps can include transformation of energy within them

  3. Your assignment • List each major transfer and transformation of energy that occurs during the operation of the mousetrap machine • You will hand in a copy of the lists. • Counts towards your grade on the final project (Rube)

  4. Transfer list • For each transfer of energy , indicate: 1) Step Number 2) Short description of primary action 2) Which part/object gains energy in the step 3) Which part/object loses it in the step

  5. Transformation list • For each transformation, indicate: 1) The step the transformation occurred 2) Object(s) involved 3) Action that occurs during transformation 4) The major initial and final form of energy

  6. Things to consider • Ignore minor forces or amounts of energy Like air resistance, but friction may be significant in different steps • There can be several transformations occurring in one step • There can be a transformation of energy as it is transferred.

  7. Example of Transfer • First step • Action is your hand turning the Green Crank • You (through your hand) lose energy • Green Crank gains energy

  8. Example of Transformation Step ______ Green Boot swinging upward KE to GPE

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