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 main goal of this year's engineering challenge?

List the materials that can be used to build the rubber band powered car.

What are the requirements for the vehicle's structure in the challenge?

Explain the rules regarding the power source for the car.

How is the final score calculated in the challenge?