CO2 Dragster Vocabulary 4

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Specifications

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

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Dragster

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A race car that races a short distance on a straight track.

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Power Plant

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The CO2 cartridge onboard a race car, serving as a source of energy.

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Thrust

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A force that pushes an object, sets it in motion, or keeps it moving.

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Inertia

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The tendency of an object at rest to remain at rest and an object in motion to remain in motion unless acted upon by a force.

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Friction

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The force that opposes the motion of an object when it comes into contact with another object.

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Aerodynamics

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The study of how gases interact with moving bodies, crucial for understanding drag and lift.

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Drag

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The resistance experienced by an object moving through a fluid, such as air.

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Wheelbase

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The distance between the front and rear axles of a vehicle, affecting stability and handling.

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Axle

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A rod or spindle that passes through the center of a wheel or group of wheels.