
Mouse Trap Car Physics Concepts
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Physics, Science, Design
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9th - 10th Grade
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Practice Problem
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Hard
Patricia Brown
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10 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary purpose of the chassis in the mouse trap car?
To offer structural support
To minimize friction
To increase speed
To provide power
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why were CDs chosen as wheels for the mouse trap car?
To increase speed
To minimize rolling resistance
To enhance stability
To reduce weight
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the solution to the problem of wheel spin due to lack of friction?
Wrapping rubber balloons around the wheels
Increasing the weight of the car
Using larger wheels
Adding more axles
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does the mouse trap store energy before it is released?
Through chemical energy
As elastic potential energy
By gravitational potential energy
In the form of thermal energy
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What happens to the kinetic energy of the lever arm when the mouse trap is triggered?
It converts into rotational kinetic energy
It remains constant
It transforms into sound energy
It is lost as heat
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
According to Newton's first law, why won't the car move if the mouse trap is not set?
Due to friction
Because of air resistance
Due to lack of external force
Because of gravitational pull
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does Newton's second law apply to the mouse trap car?
It describes the car's weight
It explains the car's speed
It accounts for the car's direction
It relates force to mass and acceleration
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