University of Richmond

Vector Navigation Experiment

Aim
To move a pole along a given path

Materials
2 pieces of paper, 1 meter stick, 1 pole, 1 pencil
Method
• Move the pole from its initial location, following the instructions provided.
• Measure the distance from the final location of the pole to the center pin.
Conditions
• Each team must start from the position indicated.
• North is defined for each team as the direction from your starting position to the center pin.
• The pole must be moved over the following path:
  1. Go North for 2.00 meters
  2. Turn left by 120 degrees. Go 3.45 meters.
  3. Turn right by 150 degrees. Go 7.35 meters.
  4. Turn right by 150 degrees. Go 6.28 meters.
  5. Turn left by 135 degrees. Go 1.22 meters.
  6. Turn left by 90 degrees. Go 4.65 meters.
  7. Turn left by 15 degrees. Go 0.65 meters.
  8. Measure the distance to the center pin.
Time Limit
30 minutes
Ranking
The ranking order will be determined by the accuracy of the distance measurement.