Battery + Pressure
Potions
Mechanical + Electrical
Fun Facts!
RDC
100

What battery chemistry was used in Regionals 2023?

Zinc-air

100

What color is the containment for the stopping mechanism reaction to take place in?

Black

100

What CAD software does mechanical use?

Fusion 360

100

How many Nationals wins does Cornell ChemE Car have?

4

100

Who is a Yerba Mate ambassador on RDC?

Vayun

200

What gas does Pressure produce?

Carbon dioxide

200

Our team recently researched a new variation of the iodine clock reaction with a key reactant that is naturally in common foods. Name one food that has this chemical.

Orange/citrus fruits or any other food high in Vitamin C

200

What cuisine is the previous electro-mechanical subteam lead famous for preparing once a semester?

Piazziolo Pietro

200

Who went to BOTH the 2022 and 2023 National Competitions? 

A.Nathan B.Gavin C.Vayun D.None of these

D. None of these

200

What major is the majority of RDC?

Material Science

300

Which electrode does oxidation occur on?

Anode

300

The stopping mechanism light sensor is controlled by what kind of circuit board?

Arduino

300

What are the advantages of using smaller wheels?

Requires less torque to turn, higher speed.

300

The concatenation of the current Electronics lead's initials is an abbreviation for what possible question answer?


NR - No response

300

What team was RDC's precursor?

TEG

400

What subteam was Austin on before becoming lead?

Pressure
400

In the potassium iodate variation of the iodine clock reaction (used SP23), what type of ions run out and cause the color change to occur?

Bisulfite Ions (HSO3-)

400

What does the junior captain Babette, Electronics Subteam Lead Nathan, and former mechanical member Caleb all have in common?

Former Senior Captain George was their RA

400

What year did Cornell tie with McGill to win Nationals?

2015

400
When was the RDC subteam created?

FA18

500

What was the desired distance at Nationals this year?

25 meters

500

What is the first name of the Potions subteam lead before Sophia?

Jonathan

500

What year did Electro-Mechanical separate into two teams?

2022

500

What is the seventh letter in Dave's last name?

i

500

Who is the oldest member on RDC?

Laura