CO2 Dragster Vocabulary 6

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CO2 Cartridge

Back

A small, sealed metal tube that contains compressed carbon dioxide, used to propel the car down the track.

Front

Band Saw

Back

A power tool used to make curved cuts, ideal for rough shaping the CO2 car body.

Front

Drill Press

Back

A power tool used for drilling precise holes, especially useful for drilling axle holes.

Front

Drag

Back

The force that slows down an object because air gets in the way and cannot move around it.

Front

Tolerances

Back

An acceptable variance from a specific measurement, used to determine the minimum and maximum measurement.

Front

Wheel Base

Back

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

Front

Thrust

Back

The force that propels the car forward, generated by the CO2 cartridge.

Front

Aerodynamics

Back

The study of how air moves around things, crucial for designing fast dragsters.

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Specifications

Back

Detailed descriptions of the design and performance requirements for the CO2 dragster.

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Axle

Back

A rod or spindle that passes through the center of a wheel, allowing it to rotate.