the smaller the wheel the lesser the weight, the mousetrap car would go faster,
because the wheel make the mousetrap go forward but without the wheels the mousetrap stays in one place
you want to place your mousetrap as far away from the back wheels as possible
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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.
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:)
By transferring the spring energy to the drive wheels.
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.
The size of the wheels affects the speed of a mousetrap car because larger wheels cover more distance per revolution, so they can achieve higher speeds compared to smaller wheels. The shape of the wheels can also impact speed by affecting the amount of traction the car has on the surface, with wheels that are smooth and well-rounded typically rolling more easily and faster than wheels with a rough surface or sharp edges.
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Small wheels on a mousetrap car can be bad because they rotate more times to cover the same distance compared to larger wheels. This increases the rolling resistance and friction, making it harder for the car to move and reducing its efficiency and speed. Additionally, small wheels may have less traction, leading to slipping and less grip on the surface.
The more weight over the drive wheels, the more traction.
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.