Use Cd's as wheels to make less friction
you want to place your mousetrap as far away from the back wheels as possible
because the wheel make the mousetrap go forward but without the wheels the mousetrap stays in one place
To make a mousetrap car that goes fast and far, ensure that it is lightweight with minimal friction. Use materials like balsa wood or light plastic for the body, and smooth wheels to reduce resistance. You can also increase the tension in the mousetrap and optimize the placement of the wheels for maximum distance and speed.
You can attach the mousetrap to the chassis of the mousetrap car, ensuring it is securely fastened in place. Make sure the mousetrap's spring mechanism is aligned with the drive axle to maximize the car's propulsion.
the smaller the wheel the lesser the weight, the mousetrap car would go faster,
A pulley system for a mousetrap car typically consists of one or more pulleys attached to the chassis of the car. The pulleys are connected by a string or rubber band, with one end attached to the mousetrap's lever arm and the other end attached to the axle of the wheels. When the mousetrap is triggered, the pulley system transfers the mechanical energy from the mousetrap to the wheels, propelling the car forward. The number and size of the pulleys used can affect the mechanical advantage and speed of the car.
Go to your local harware store, or purchase one online. But it is easy to make one on your own too!
in order for the mousetrap car to go straight, both of the wheels (and its axles) have to be parallel to each other. moreover, the axles must be perpendicular to the body of the mousetrap car. if front wheel is pointing towards left or right, the car will go left or right, respectively.
try adding a hook to the axel then a rubber band to the hook the rubber band will rotate back pulling the axel with it
hit it from the back with a hammer
The fastest mousetrap car speed recorded is around 55-60 miles per hour. These cars are powered by a mousetrap spring that propels them forward, and they are often built for competitions to see how fast they can go.
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