27404 Parallax Inc, 27404 Datasheet - Page 40

• Manufacturer Part Number: 27404
• Description: COMPETITION RING FOR SUMOBOT
• Manufacturer: Parallax Inc

Specifications of 27404

• Accessory Type: Hobby and Education
• Product: Microcontroller Accessories
• Lead Free Status / RoHS Status: Contains lead / RoHS non-compliant
• For Use With/related Products: SumoBot®
• Lead Free Status / RoHS Status: Lead free / RoHS Compliant, Contains lead / RoHS non-compliant

When you have constructed this setup, follow these steps.
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Draw free body diagrams and write the equations for Figure 1-14. Use the
problem and solution with Figure 1-11 and Figure 1-12 as your guide.
Record the SumoBot's weight as W = _____.
Add weight to the cup until the SumoBot starts to slide.
Remove enough weight so that the SumoBot doesn't slide.
Add small increments of weight until the SumoBot starts to slide again.
Weigh the cup and its contents, and record your value as W
Remove about 1/3 of the weight from the cup.
Push the SumoBot to start it sliding. It should stop. If it doesn't stop, keep
removing weight until it does stop after every time you give it a starting push.
Add small increments of weight until you can push the SumoBot to get it started,
and it keeps sliding slowly. This indicates the applied force has only slightly
exceeded the force of kinetic friction.
Weigh the cup and contents, and record it as W
1K
= _____.
1S
Figure 1-14
Friction Force Test
= _____.