Dragster Design Post Test Review

Front

Which factor plays the most important role in the speed of a CO2 dragster?

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mass of the car

Front

Which law is demonstrated by the movement of a CO2 car?

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Newton's third law

Front

Best product for an inventor to provide as documentation for an invention? Options: prototype, sketch, photograph, diary

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prototype

Front

What is the formula for acceleration?

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Acceleration = Force / Mass

Front

Does a rough sketch contain detailed dimensions?

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false

Front

A CO2 car is placed at the top of a ramp and released without a push. A car that rolls farther has which of the following? Options: less rolling friction, better color, larger wheels, smaller wheels

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less rolling friction

Front

What is the purpose of a thumbnail sketch?

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to quickly show ideas

Front

Which is most likely a constraint and not a criterion? Options: maximum height of 3 inches, must be painted, must be able to be operated by remote control, vehicle must roll on wheels

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maximum height of 3 inches

Front

Which is most likely a criterion and not a constraint? Options: vehicle must roll on wheels, no more than two axles, cannot exceed 10 m/s, maximum height of 3 inches.

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vehicle must roll on wheels

Front

Which of the following is NOT a factor in the speed of a CO2 dragster? Options: color, mass, friction, aerodynamics

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color