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Your assignment is, working alone or in a group as large as 3 people, to create an elaborate and highly inefficient machine to perform a very simple task. Below is an outline of the project, restrictions, and what must be submitted on the due date. Design Rules: Virtually any materials may be used, with the exception of toys or other equipment specifically designed for this type of machine (such as parts to the game "Mousetrap.") In the spirit of the project, you shouldn't be spending a lot of money. If you need help with supplies, please ask. Mr. Thrasher and your parents/guardians must approve any chemicals or heat-producing equipment beforehand. You are expected to clean up any mess that your machine creates. Do not include any offensive materials or themes. Your Rube Goldberg machine needs to use at least 5 different types of energy. Types of energy include, but are not limited to, potential energy, kinetic energy, sound energy, electrical energy, light energy, magnetic energy, elastic energy, and chemical energy. You may use other types, but check with the teacher first to make sure it is a different type of energy than listed here. The goal of the device is unique to each group, this will be assigned to you in class. Make sure your device accomplishes that specific task. Your machine needs to include at least 8 unique steps. DEFINITION OF A STEP: A single step is defined as a transfer of energy to a different object a cause and an effect. Examples of individual steps are below: 1. 2. 3. 4. A ball rolls down a ramp and springs a mousetrap. The mousetrap pulls a string causing a scissors to cut. The scissors cut a cord, causing a weight to fall. Weight drops on tin foil, causing light bulb to turn on.