CO2 Dragster Vocabulary 6

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Friction

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The force caused by two objects rubbing together, slowing them down and causing heat.

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Aesthetics

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The quality that defines how nice something looks.

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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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Screw Eyes

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Small screws with an enclosed ring on one end, mounted to the bottom of a car to hold it on the track.

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Axle

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A bar that connects the wheels of a vehicle.

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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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Aerodynamics

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The study of how gases interact with moving bodies, crucial for designing fast vehicles.

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CO2 Cartridge

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A container that holds carbon dioxide gas, used to propel a dragster.

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Power Plant

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The part of a dragster that converts energy from the CO2 cartridge into motion.

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Stationary

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An object that is not moving or is at rest.