Richmond Physics Olympics
Another Brick in the Wall
- Aim:
- To construct a structure with the largest overhang.
- Materials:
- 10 bricks 10 (non-replaceable) elastic bands
- Conditions:
- The structure must be constructed using only the materials provided.
- No part of the structure may touch the ground on one side of the line.
- The overhang is defined as the shortest horizontal distance from the most distant part of the structure to the line.
- Any number of attempts may be made, with each being measured by a judge.
- The structure must remain unsupported for 10 seconds before the measurement will be made.
- Time Limit:
- 30 minutes.
- Ranking:
- The ranking order will be determined by the greatest overhang measured.