Dragster

Which types of friction affect the dragster?

• air friction

• friction between wheels and the ground

• friction between the axle and the body

• friction between the body and the ground

Which types of friction is caused by the moving air?

• drag

• friction between wheels and the ground

• friction between the axle and the body

• friction between the body and the ground

When designing a dragster, one of the most important things to consider is? Check all that are true.

• the paint job

• how big the wheels are

• how aerodynamic the air flows

• how heavy the dragster is

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5. Which one of these arrows best corresponds to the force of drag?

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If a dragster has a large mass (heavy) what is the result?

• the acceleration(change in speed) is smaller

• the acceleration(change in speed) is larger

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Which force primarily opposes the motion of a dragster on a flat track?

• Air resistance

• Gravitational force

• Magnetic force

• Nuclear force

What is the main purpose of a spoiler on a dragster?

• To increase speed

• To reduce weight

• To improve aerodynamics

• To enhance appearance

Which scientific principle explains why a dragster accelerates when the engine is powered?

• Newton's First Law of Motion

• Newton's Second Law of Motion

• Newton's Third Law of Motion

• Law of Conservation of Energy

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What type of energy transformation occurs in a dragster engine?

• Chemical to mechanical

• Mechanical to electrical

• Thermal to chemical

• Nuclear to thermal

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How does reducing the mass of a dragster affect its acceleration?

• Increases acceleration

• Decreases acceleration

• No effect on acceleration

• Reverses acceleration

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