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Reflection On The Results Of The Crimson Tiger

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The end result of the “Crimson Tiger” was due to some hard work and some physic information. The friction between the boat and the water affected the amount of time it took for the boat to get from one side of the trough to the other. To test the best way to get rid of friction, different variables were used. Quarters were added to see if weight distribution affected its process to complete the goal of making it across the trough. Sometimes it took a rudder to help it keep from bumping into the walls. It was chosen to test the different lengths of rudders to see which one helped bring the boat closer to success! Beginning with, it had originally been painted on the bottom with fabric paint which did not clash with the styrofoam. It had been

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