Mousetrap
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The mouse trap racer provides an excellent demonstration of energy conversion and structural strength through triangulation. | ||
Heading - Mouse trap racer. Aim - To construct a vehicle that propels itself as far as possible powered by a mouse trap. Design - Draw a design of
your mouse trap racer. Take into consideration and discuss the following: -Ways of getting the vehicle
to travel as far as possible through the action of a single release
of the mouse trap spring. -The reason behind your selection of the type of wheels and their size. -The reason behind the use of an extension arm attached to the spring. 6 marks Discuss - How can the spring be made to store more energy? 2 marks Evaluation- How far did your mouse trap
racer travel? 1 + 2 + 5+
2 = 10 marks Conclusion - My mousetrap traveled ______ m/s
Total marks possible 18. |
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Calculate the displacement of the mouse trap racer. Calculate the speed of the racer during: - the first 10 seconds? - 17 and 21 seconds into the run. 2 marks What is the average speed of the racer over the 22 second race? 2 marks
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What is the acceleration of the racer from 6 to 10 seconds? What is the acceleration of the racer from 18 to 21 seconds? What is the distance covered by the racer in the first 10 seconds? What is the total distance the racer covers over the entire 22 second race? Has the racer stopped 15 seconds into the race? Explain |