Mouse Trap Racer

The mouse trap racer demonstrates potential energy. 

• True
• False

The mouse trap racer does not demonstrate potential energy.

• True
• False

The mouse trap racer demonstrates kinetic energy. 

• True
• False

The mouse trap racer depends upon kinetic energy that comes from the spring. 

• True
• False

The mouse trap racer does not depend on kinetic energy that comes from the spring. 

• False
• True

Torque is rotational force. 

• False
• True

Rotational force (torque) on the mouse trap is the axle we thread the string through at the end near the large wheels. 

• True
• False

Rotational force was demonstrated when we screwed the eye hooks into the base, the force applied was our own strength. 

• True
• False

Energy that is stored within   an object, not in motion but capable of   becoming active is called _________. 

• Potential 
• Kinetic

Potential energy becomes kinetic energy as the mousetrap car begins to move.

• False
• True