Penny Lab

During one class we were given the assignment to make a boat that could hold as many pennies as possible without sinking. Through trial and error, many of the students realized that making a barge was the most effective method. When making a barge, my group, made of Lauren Ali, Aidan Bailey, and myself, first attempted reinforcing the bottom of the barge for fear that the weight would rip the bottom. However, this did not help, and having more surface area was the most important factor in the ship building process.