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<b>1.</b> <b>Introduction </b>
A stretched rubber band is a great source of elastic potential energy. When released,
that energy is converted to kinetic (motion) energy. The energy generated from the
rubber band snapping back into shape is enough to power this small car.
<b>2.</b> <b>What Happened: </b>
The more you twisted the rubber band around the axle, the more potential energy you
built up. When you let go, the rubber band snapped back to its original form, spinning
the axle in the process. The potential
energy in the stretched band was
converted into kinetic energy
propelling the car forward.
<b>3.</b> <b>Key concepts </b>
Physics
Potential energy
Kinetic energy
Conservation of energy
Simple machine
<b>4.</b> <b>Extra </b>
Test different types of rubber bands to power your car. Does it work
better with long or short ones? Thick or thin ones?
Try using different materials to build your car?
Do this project with friends or family. Everyone can build their own car
<b>5.</b> <b>Materials: </b>This is an engineering design project. The following is a suggested
list of materials, but you can substitute different ones.
Corrugated cardboard
Two drinking straws
Two wooden skewers
Four CDs (that are okay to get scratched)
Sponge
Paper clip
Assorted rubber bands
Tape
Scissors
Flat, hard surface for testing your car
Hot-glue gun (optional)
<b>6.</b> <b>How to make a Rubber Band powered Car </b>
<b>7.</b> <b>Consider the following: </b>
What effect does wheel size have on speed or efficiency?
What effect does wheel size placement (e.g., larger wheels in back, smaller
wheels in front) have on speed or efficiency?
What effect does adding weight to your car (e.g., coins, washers, screws) have
on efficiency?
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