Car Fuel Efficiency and Design Features

Car Fuel Efficiency and Design Features

Assessment

Interactive Video

Physics, Mathematics, Design

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Olivia Brooks

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The video explores the concept of dimples on a golf ball and their effect on reducing drag. It describes the process of creating a car with a dimpled surface to test if it improves aerodynamics and fuel efficiency. Despite initial skepticism, the tests reveal that the dimpled car achieves better fuel efficiency than expected, highlighting the surprising impact of the dimpled design.

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7 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary function of dimples on a golf ball?

To reduce its weight

To cut down its drag and make it fly further

To increase its size

To make it look attractive

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the unique feature of the car discussed in the video?

It had a powerful engine

It was covered with dimples like a golf ball

It had a unique sound system

It was painted in bright colors

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the initial weight of the car before the experiment?

8500 grams

10000 grams

8972 grams

9450 grams

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many runs were conducted at 65 miles per hour?

Five

Six

Four

Three

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the fuel efficiency of the car without dimples?

25 miles per gallon

30 miles per gallon

26 miles per gallon

29.65 miles per gallon

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the fuel efficiency of the car with dimples?

26 miles per gallon

28 miles per gallon

29.65 miles per gallon

27 miles per gallon

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the unexpected result of the experiment?

The car with dimples had worse fuel efficiency

The car without dimples had better fuel efficiency

The car with dimples had better fuel efficiency

The car with dimples did not run