B2: OHIO PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT PILOT PROJECT

This physics (spring/late) performance task was released in 2009.2

HOW THINGS WORK

Introduction

Our world depends upon devices, gadgets, and instruments which impact how we live our lives. Each of these devices, gadgets, or instruments is based on scientific principles and concepts that can be used to explain the physics of everyday life. Think about all the devices, gadgets, and instruments you use every day. Have you ever really thought about how they work?

Your Task

You are a member of an engineering team and you will be using reverse engineering to determine how something works. Reverse engineering is the process of discovering the technological principles of a device, gadget, or instrument ...

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