Type 1 Race Car
- Construct the Type 1 Race Car and the ramp.
- Do 3 trials. Measure and record data. Calculate the average distance traveled (in centimeters).
Type 2 Race Car
- Construct the Type 2 Race Car.
- Predict the Type 2 Race Car performance comparing the distance traveled with Type 1.
| ____greater than Type 1 |
____same as Type 1 |
____less than Type 1 |
- Do 3 trials. Measure and record data. Calculate the average distance traveled (in centimeters).
Compare
How were the axles different in these race cars?
Which race car type moved the farthest?
Your Conclusion
How does the axle in the race car that traveled the farthest help the car to move the greatest distance?
Going Further
How does the length of the axle affect the performance of the race cars? Try it and find out!
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