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The Architect's Dilemma
 
 

Teacher Instructions   



Materials:

The folowing materials are necessary for Phase I of this project:

6 4x9cm Loaf Pans*                                            Sand
6 Large Protractors                                              Modelling Clay
6 Metric Rulers                                                    Quick Cement***
6 Objects (50 g each)**                                       Gravel
6 0.5 L plastic bottles***                                     Water
6 lengths of string                                                   Tape
6 Ring Stands
6 Clamps

*Loaf pans should have straight or near straight edges.  Pans with "lips" may interfere with the pendulums movement
**You may use any objects you wish, but they must have a mass of 50 grams each
***Be sure to leave enough time for the cement to cure
 
 
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