CO2 Dragster Vocabulary 3

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Aerodynamics

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The study of how air moves around an object, crucial for understanding how vehicles like dragsters perform.

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Thumbnail Sketch

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A small, quick drawing used to communicate ideas rapidly, often used in design processes.

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CO2 Cartridge

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A small, sealed metal tube that contains compressed carbon dioxide, used to propel a CO2 dragster.

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Axle

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A bar that connects the wheels of a vehicle, allowing them to rotate.

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Friction

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The force that opposes motion between two surfaces in contact, causing them to slow down and generate heat.

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Drag

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The resistance experienced by an object moving through air, which can slow it down.

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Specifications

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Detailed descriptions of the design and performance requirements of a dragster.

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Inertia

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The tendency of an object to resist changes in its state of motion; an object at rest stays at rest.

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Power Plant

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The part of a dragster that converts energy into motion, often referring to the source of propulsion.

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Velocity

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The speed of an object in a specific direction, important for understanding how fast a dragster can go.