Pirate Ship Race 2016-2017
Who will discover the secrets to designing the fastest pirate ship in history?
Your quest
You must build a pirate ship that can carry as much treasure (mass) through a strait (narrow passage of water) as quickly as possible without any human intervention (action) other than the wind (a blowing fan). It is a quest to be the first to reach the treasure land of Spartania, and to carry away as much of the treasure as possible. Judging from this scenario, what things must you consider in designing a successful pirate ship that will be able to make it through this treacherous (dangerous) challenge? What are some things to consider (criteria & constraints)? List some requirements you must consider as you engineer the greatest pirate ship in history!
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