CO2 Dragster Vocabulary 2

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Aerodynamics

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The study of how air moves around an object, crucial for understanding how vehicles like dragsters perform.

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Axle

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A bar that connects the wheels of a vehicle, allowing them to rotate together.

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Thumbnail Sketch

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A small, quick sketch used to rapidly communicate ideas or designs.

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Dragster

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A type of race car designed to race short distances on a straight track, focusing on speed.

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Specifications

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A set of specific requirements for a project or competition, often including measurements.

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Friction

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The resistance that one surface or object encounters when moving over another, affecting speed and performance.

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CO2 Cartridge

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A small container filled with carbon dioxide gas, used to power dragsters.

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Inertia

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The tendency of an object to resist changes in its state of motion; an important concept in physics.

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Power Plant

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The part of a dragster that generates power, often using CO2 cartridges.

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Drag

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The force that opposes an object's motion through a fluid, such as air.