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Naturally you can use anything round for the wheels of your car. In the event you are looking to maximize the distance traveled by your car, hockey pucks might be a poor choice though. This is because it would take a large amount of energy to get the heavy hockey pucks rolling due to their large mass. Perhaps the most ideal wheels to maximize the distance traveled would be thin wheels with most of the center removed (you should be minimizing mass wherever possible). You also want to use a large wheel radius, so you get the longest distance for each spin of the wheel. There is a lot of engineering that goes into these cars, and a lot of trial and error will be involved to maximize your car. Good luck!
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What is the purpose of wheels on a mousetrap car?
because the wheel make the mousetrap go forward but without the wheels the mousetrap stays in one place
Where does the mousetrap go on a mousetrap powered car?
you want to place your mousetrap as far away from the back wheels as possible
How many wheels should a mousetrap car have?
4
Why are smaller wheels better for a mousetrap car?
the smaller the wheel the lesser the weight, the mousetrap car would go faster,
Will tape cause friction to wheels of a mousetrap car?
Yes, tape can cause friction on the wheels of a mousetrap car, especially if it is not smooth or if there are imperfections in the tape. It is important to use low-friction materials to ensure that the mousetrap car can move smoothly and efficiently.
What are good front wheels for a mousetrap car?
the best wheels for your mousetrap car are CD's because when your car takes off the wheels will spin and send your car into a foward rolling motion also the CD's are light soo it will help you win your science award:)
How does a mousetrap car function?
By transferring the spring energy to the drive wheels.
What are the two types of friction that affect a mousetrap car?
The two types of friction that affect a mousetrap car are rolling friction, which occurs between the wheels and the surface of the ground, and sliding friction, which occurs between the axles and the wheels. Both types of friction can reduce the overall efficiency and speed of the mousetrap car.
What materials needed for a mousetrap car?
duct tape, mousetrap, wheels ( anything), pliers, end hooks, pop bottle ends,
How does the distribution of the weight of the mousetrap car affect the traction of the wheels?
The more weight over the drive wheels, the more traction.
Why do you put balloons on the wheels of a mousetrap car?
Adding balloons to the wheels of a mousetrap car can help increase traction and reduce slippage when the car is moving forward. This can lead to improved efficiency and speed of the car by allowing more energy to be transferred from the mouse trap to the wheels.
How do you make a mousetrap car go far?
Use Cd's as wheels to make less friction
