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Exploration

Now that you've finished the build, test what it does. Explore your build and then answer these questions in your engineering notebook.

How would the range of the claw change if the two 3x4 Tee Beams used in Step 42 of building the arm were replaced with one 1x4 Beam?Step 42 of the build instructions showing two 3x4 Tee beams connected end to end to create an I shape.

  • For help with this question, observe how far the claw can open with the two Tee Beams.
    • Do you think the claw will open more or less with the 1x4 Beam?
    • Be sure to justify your answer with data from your observation.