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"Slow ascent is easy,
Quick descent is easier"
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Run your vehicle against the 'g' field of BPGC.

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Problem Statement
Build a vehicle which speeds uphill and takes a gradual descend automatically. The vehicle should move on the specified ramp design and achieve the maximum value of the prescribed variable 'Z'.

Z = {Time taken to cover CD (t2) / Time taken to cover AB (t1)} * K
K = Judging Criteria

General Rules

• The teams can have a maximum of 3 participants.
• Every team will be given 3 trials and the best of the 3 trials will be taken into consideration.
• The vehicle can be kept anywhere before the start line.
• �The vehicle must reach the finish line. The trial will be considered cancelled for any vehicle not reaching the finish line with in 8 minutes of the start.
• The vehicle should not be completely stationary for more than 6 seconds on any part of the ramp. The trial for any vehicle which does so will be cancelled.
• A major portion of the vehicle should be on the ramp touching its surface at all times. (Small jumps or jerks are allowed.)
• Some part of the vehicle can be allowed to touch the ground provided the above criterion is not violated.
• The vehicle is not allowed to move backwards on the ramp. (Small movement due to jerks may be allowed). The trial for any vehicle doing so will stand cancelled.
• The back wheel will be taken as reference for measuring the time. The back wheel must reach the finish line. For any different mechanism used, the back portion of the vehicle in contact with the ramp will be taken into consideration.
• No microcontrollers, sensors must be used.
• All changes or the necessary adjustments should be made before the start of each trial. Any starting mechanism can be used. After the start no part related to the vehicle (on it or connected to it) can be interfered with or controlled in any manner. After the start the vehicle has to travel the path entirely on its own.

Path Specifications

• All the angles and lengths of the path (approximately) have been shown in the figure.
• The structure is made of wooden planks.
• The width of the path throughout the length of the structure is 36 cm.

Vehicle Specifications

• The vehicle can be of any dimensions and weight provided it does not harm the structure in any manner. Any material can be used for construction. (Size of the vehicle should be considered by the participants themselves keeping in mind the track specifications.)
• Any kind of driving power can be used to run the vehicle viz. mechanical, electrical and so on.
• External power supply can be used.
• DC motors can be used.

Judging Criteria

• The vehicle will be rated on a scale of 1-2 which will be the value of 'K'.
• The vehicle will be rated depending on the following factors:
• Design of the vehicle.
• Braking system
• Mechanism on which the vehicle run.

The value of 'K' will be decided by the judges present during the event. .

Important: All changes or the necessary adjustments have to be made before the start of each trial. Any starting mechanism can be used. After the start no part related to the vehicle (on it or connected to it) can be interfered with or controlled in any manner. After the start, the vehicle has to travel the path entirely on its own. No microcontrollers must be used.

Eligibility

All students with a valid identity card of their respective educational institutes are eligible to participate in the event.

Special Note

• The decision of the judges shall be treated as final and binding on all.
• The organizers reserve the rights to change any or all of the above rules as they deem fit. Change in rules, if any will be highlighted on the website and notified to the registered participants.

Event Managers

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