Pitsco: Dragster Design Expedition

Front

How many steps is the design process?

Back

5

Front

After you know the problem you want to solve, what is the next step?

Back

Imagine (Sketch and discuss ideas)

Front

Which of Newton's three laws state, "For every action there is an equal and opposite reaction?"

Back

Newton's Third Law

Front

For the C02 racer, Newton's third law is demonstrated when what happens?

Back

The action of the CO2 gas propelling forward

Front

Newton's second law is explained by which of the following concepts?

Back

The lighter weight of an object the faster it will move

Front

Which of Newton's Law states, "An object at rest tends to stay at rest and an object in motion tends to stay in motion with the same speed and in the same direction unless acted upon by an unbalanced force."?

Back

Newton's First Law

Front

Where does the thrust that moves the racer forward come from?

Back

C02 cartridge

Front

What are outside forces that slow a racer down?

Back

Both rolling friction and fluid friction are possible ways to slow down the racer.

Front

Which type of friction is a force that is caused by the tires rotating on a surface?

Back

Rolling

Front

Rolling friction can be increased by increasing this in your design?

Back

Both weight and more surface area