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Re: Team Update #18

Simple solution: remove off switch, replace components as needed.

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Originally Posted by Ether View Post
How much does a 12" diameter 0.25" thick polycarbonate plate weigh? My quick calculation says it's more than 4 Newtons (please check my math). So obviously 4 Newtons is not enough force to move the plate at all, let alone violently accelerate it. So where did the 2-4 Newton number in the manual come from?
This is an interesting point that never crossed my mind. Quick math suggests about 4-5 newtons of force just to cancel out weight of polycarb plate. Someone should bring a scale to one of this weeks competitions and see how much force is actually needed to trigger the plate (ignoring impulse). Might lead to some exciting discussions with the refs!


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