CO2 Dragster Vocabulary 3

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What is the force that slows down an object because air gets in the way?

Back

Drag is the force that opposes the motion of an object through air.

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What is a small, quick sketch used to rapidly communicate ideas?

Back

A Thumbnail Sketch is a quick drawing that helps convey concepts or designs.

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What is a race car that races a short distance on a straight track called?

Back

A Dragster is a type of race car designed for short, straight races.

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What defines a set of specific requirements for a project or competition?

Back

Specifications outline the necessary criteria and measurements for a project.

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What is the bar that connects the wheels of a vehicle?

Back

An Axle is a rod that connects the wheels and allows them to rotate.

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What is the term for the resistance that one surface or object encounters when moving over another?

Back

Friction is the force that resists the sliding motion of two surfaces in contact.

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What is the study of the motion of air and how it interacts with solid objects?

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Aerodynamics is the branch of physics that deals with the behavior of air as it interacts with moving objects.

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What is the gas used in CO2 dragsters to propel them forward?

Back

A CO2 Cartridge contains carbon dioxide gas that provides thrust for the dragster.

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What is the principle that states an object at rest will stay at rest unless acted upon by an external force?

Back

Inertia is the tendency of an object to resist changes in its state of motion.

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What is the term for the maximum speed an object can reach when the forces acting on it are balanced?

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Terminal Velocity is the constant speed reached by an object when the force of gravity is balanced by drag.