Rubber Band Car | 2024 Science Buddies Engineering Challenge

This video tutorial outlines the engineering challenge of building a rubber band powered car. Participants aim to design a car that travels the farthest using minimal materials. The video details the rules, including allowed materials, construction guidelines, and testing conditions. Scoring is based on distance traveled and material usage. The tutorial emphasizes creativity within the constraints and provides a scoring formula. Additional resources for score calculation are available.

What is the primary objective of the engineering challenge?

• To build a car that can go the farthest using the least materials

• To build a car that can go the fastest

• To build a car that looks the most creative

• To build a car that can carry the most weight

Which of the following is a requirement for the car's structure?

• It must be made of metal

• It must have a spoiler

• It must have a rubber band launcher

• It must have at least one axle and one wheel

What is not allowed during the car's test run?

• Using a fan to propel the car

• Twisting rubber bands by hand

• Conducting the test on a flat surface

• Marking a start line on the floor

How is the distance measured after the car stops?

• From the start line to the center of the car

• From the start line to the farthest point on the car

• From the start line to the back of the car

• From the start line to the closest point on the car

How is the final score calculated?

• By dividing the distance in centimeters by the total materials points

• By subtracting the total materials points from two times the distance in centimeters

• By multiplying the distance in centimeters by the total materials points

• By adding the distance in centimeters to the total materials points