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I had a question about end effectors on the robot. I read the rules multiple times and discussed it with teammates and coaches, and we're still confused. In the rules, on part 6.g.vii, it talks about "optionally detachable passive end effectors". Does this mean that on the robot arm, the r...

What I did last year, was go around our school measuring and weighing objects, always estimate and then measure, we started out rocky, but got better over time. This for me was the best way to study, doing it first-handedly.

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There has been some feedback from our regional event captain regarding the type of jug that will be used. He originally specified he would be using a milk jug but when questioned about the irregularity due to the handle he switched to a water jug. Now someone stated that they designed robots to use...

Since ScienceOlympian hasn't replied to me, I'm just gonna assume I'm right and ask the next question.

What does RAT stand for.
Hint: it's a tool found on the Spirit rover

One thing I'm still confused about is whether or not you can bring two pages of notes (double sided) if you only have one person competing. The Rules would seem to come into conflict with this as it is only one sheet per student. However, I think that most if not all supervisors would allow two she...

One thing I'm still confused about is whether or not you can bring two pages of notes (double sided) if you only have one person competing.

Are there any sites you all suggest for studying, that doesn't include typing the category into Google??? I already use Nasa, but that doesn't have much info about Europa. :? http://chandra.harvard.edu/edu/olympiad_2014.html Try this link, look at the second video (it should lead you into a playlis...

Show the event superviser a copy of the rules for the Metrology event (as you should always have it with you during a computition). In the EVENT PERAMETERS, it states, "Each student may bring one non-programmable calculator and one 8.5" X 11" two-sided page of notes containing informa...

I need some help, i can't tell the difference between H2O and Hydrogen Peroxide!!!! I have tested it w/ shaking it and seeing if it bubbles with I2, it does not. I have tried testing everything!!!!!!!! I have even tried seeing if the ph will change if I put a drop of I2 and HCL in to it! None of my...