Newton's Scooter

Here's the Challenge!: Apply your knowledge of Newton's law of motion, momentum, and energy to design and construct a vehicle that will go as far as possible using an unbalanced force to create motion.

Nov 20, 2012

Reflection

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After performing the tests in school, I would say that the mousetrap car was quite successful. It traveled 29 tiles, which compared to some ...
Nov 19, 2012

The Final Car

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Nov 18, 2012

Test #3

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Hypothesis:  If a balloon is used as a rubber band around the wheels (CD's), then there will be greater friction Procedure: Cut top ...

Test #2

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Hypothesis:  If CD's are used as wheels, then the vehicle will follow a straight path Procedure: Insert pen through 2 CD's Hot g...

Test #1

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Hypothesis:  If thread is used to pull back the hanger attached to the mouse trap, then it will unwind at an even pace Procedure: Cut an ...

Final Design:

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The final design used was based off of design #3. After thinking through the pros and cons, design #3 seemed to be the one that would work. ...

Design #3- Mouse Trap Car

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Pros & Cons: Pros- Will follow a straight path (wheels are CD's) Fishing line is sturdy (durable; won't break) Bas...
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