CO2 Dragster Physics Concepts Worksheet

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Newton's Laws of Motion - First Law (Inertia): What does the first law of motion state?

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An object at rest stays at rest, and an object in motion stays in motion unless acted upon by a net external force.

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Newton's Laws of Motion - First Law (Inertia): How does this law apply to a CO2 dragster?

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A CO2 dragster remains at rest until acted upon by an external force.

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Newton's Laws of Motion - Second Law: What is the formula for the second law of motion?

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F = ma

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Explain how the mass of the dragster affects its acceleration.

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The greater the mass, the lesser the acceleration.

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Newton's Laws of Motion - Third Law (Action and Reaction): Which of the following best describes the third law of motion?

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For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.

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How does the CO2 cartridge demonstrate Newton's Third Law of Motion (Action and Reaction)?

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The CO2 cartridge releases gas, pushing the object forward while the gas is pushed backward.

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Air resistance is a type of?

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Friction

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Designing a dragster to minimize air resistance involves:

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Using a streamlined shape

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Rolling Friction: What is rolling friction?

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A type of friction that occurs when an object rolls over a surface.

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How can you reduce rolling friction in your dragster's design?

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By using smoother wheels