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Do you get disqualified if your build is past 60 cm or just get points taken off?

I was looking at the posted tests for Circuit Lab B and specifically the one posted by "Misha" (#19 in the test exchange) for the Scioly Summer Study Session. The key doesn't appear to match the test. Does anyone know how/where to get the correct key?
Thanks.

Hello, I have constructed my mousetrap vehicle but whenever I try to trigger it, it won't budge. I think it may be too heavy for the mousetrap to handle. It weighs approximately one pound, is that too much? The body is entirely 3D printed and fairly large. so I think that may be an issue.

Hi, whats a good rule-of-thumb size for my parachute? Is there anything that seems to work best?

What's a good size for the parachute? I don't want it to be too big and have trouble opening, but I don't want it to be too small either and fall faster. is it mainly just trial and error or is there a size that just works well? As for the material, I was planning on using vinyl tablecloth. It that ...

What would a good material be to build my mousetrap vehicle out of? Maximizing speed and durability?

This is my first time going to State. I am studying rocks and my partner is studying the minerals. What should I concentrate in knowing about the rocks? Properties (color, texture, characteristics), classification, environment of formation, extrusive/intrusive, type of rock, parent rock?, uses. Anyt...

Thank you Tailsfan101 and Ryanmist. I just saw your response I was deleting my question as I figured this out and just added the info to my notes. Thanks! Bob.

Deleted as I found the answer elsewhere. Thanks.

Hi, will they be testing on distribution and niches in the B ecology? what other things should I not bother studying if i'm doing test B?
Thanks,
Bob