C.A.R Construction Project Test

What are the 2 Factors you should MOST consider in Building your Race Car?

• Paint Brushes Used and Axle Length

• Car Mass and Aerodynamic Design

• Type of Wood and Type of Wheels

• Tools Used to Make and Type of Sanding

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How can you reduce drag on a car?

• By increasing the car's weight

• By designing a more aerodynamic car

• By using rougher surfaces on the car

• By driving slower

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Which Type of Sandpaper is best for Final Finishing your Dragster design?

• 80 grit

• 120 Grit

• 220 Grit

• 320 Grit

Which type of Sandpaper is best for shaping your CAR's overall design?

• 60 Grit

• 120 Grit

• 220 Grit

• 320 Grit

When preparing to Make Design Cuts on your CAR you should always...

• Draw a line(s)

• Check with Mr. Pascale

• Be Sure of how to use the Cutting tool

• All Answers are Correct

One way the Scroll Saw can be better for cutting then the Band Saw is

• You can cut out design without having to make relief cuts

• It is much easier to hold your design

• It requires relief cuts first

• Less people use it

One way the Band Saw is easier to use than the Scroll Saw..

• It is easier to hold the wood down on the cutting table

• There are 3 of them in the shop

• Big Blades make Better Cuts

• It can be used without wearing safety glasses

The most Aerodynamic Shape that we know of is:

• A Triangle

• A Wedge

• A Rain Drop

• A Circle

Some things I should make sure of before a race

• That Eye Hooks are in line with the axles

• Make sure the Wheels Spin Freely

• Is my car properly attached to the fishing line

• All Should be considered

Thinking, Researching, and Planning your CAR's Design is the first step to a FAST CAR.

• TRUE

• FALSE

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