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It depends on whether you are referring to a light or a heavy mousetrap.

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How does velocity affect a mousetrap car?

Velocity affects a mousetrap car by determining how fast the car can travel. A higher velocity means the car can cover more distance in a shorter amount of time. Factors like tire size, weight distribution, and surface friction can influence the velocity of a mousetrap car.


How do you make a mousetrap car pull weight?

if you mean "how do you make a mousetrap pull a car's weight" then you do it through pulleys. for example, if a mousetrap exerted 10N of force and a car needed 10000N to pull it, the pulley you use would need a distance input : distance output ratio of 1000:1 (aka if you pull one side 1000 meters, the other side moves 1 meter). this would enable you to move the car theoretically, but in reality, the distance the car moves would be so small that it would be useless, and even then, it is more likely for whatever rope/chain you are using to just stretch slightly.


How can you make a mousetrap turn?

You can make a mousetrap turn by attaching a string or wire to the arm of the mousetrap and pulling it in the desired direction. Another way is to place the mousetrap on a rotating surface, such as a lazy susan, and spin it to make it turn.


How do you build a mousetrap catapult to launch an egg and the mousetrap through a hoop 9 inches in diameter 7.25 inches high and 8 inches away using only the mousetrap to launch it?

To build a mousetrap catapult to launch an egg and the mousetrap through a hoop, first attach a lever arm to the mousetrap's snapper arm to increase leverage. Next, secure the mousetrap to a stable base and position the hoop 8 inches away from the mousetrap. Adjust the lever arm and aim to launch the egg-and-mousetrap contraption through the hoop. Experiment with different tension levels on the mousetrap's spring to achieve the desired trajectory.


Is a mousetrap a wedge?

No, a mousetrap is not a wedge. A mousetrap is a mechanical device designed to catch mice by trapping them. A wedge is a simple machine used to split objects apart or hold them in place.

Related Questions

Why are smaller wheels better for a mousetrap car?

the smaller the wheel the lesser the weight, the mousetrap car would go faster,


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.


How does velocity affect a mousetrap car?

Velocity affects a mousetrap car by determining how fast the car can travel. A higher velocity means the car can cover more distance in a shorter amount of time. Factors like tire size, weight distribution, and surface friction can influence the velocity of a mousetrap car.


The mousetrap is written by?

The Mousetrap is written by Agatha Christie


Where is the chassis in a mousetrap car?

in the center of the mousetrap car.


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 do you make a mousetrap car pull weight?

if you mean "how do you make a mousetrap pull a car's weight" then you do it through pulleys. for example, if a mousetrap exerted 10N of force and a car needed 10000N to pull it, the pulley you use would need a distance input : distance output ratio of 1000:1 (aka if you pull one side 1000 meters, the other side moves 1 meter). this would enable you to move the car theoretically, but in reality, the distance the car moves would be so small that it would be useless, and even then, it is more likely for whatever rope/chain you are using to just stretch slightly.


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


When was Mousetrap Heart - album - created?

Mousetrap Heart - album - was created in 2009.


How can you make a mousetrap turn?

You can make a mousetrap turn by attaching a string or wire to the arm of the mousetrap and pulling it in the desired direction. Another way is to place the mousetrap on a rotating surface, such as a lazy susan, and spin it to make it turn.


How do you build a mousetrap catapult to launch an egg and the mousetrap through a hoop 9 inches in diameter 7.25 inches high and 8 inches away using only the mousetrap to launch it?

To build a mousetrap catapult to launch an egg and the mousetrap through a hoop, first attach a lever arm to the mousetrap's snapper arm to increase leverage. Next, secure the mousetrap to a stable base and position the hoop 8 inches away from the mousetrap. Adjust the lever arm and aim to launch the egg-and-mousetrap contraption through the hoop. Experiment with different tension levels on the mousetrap's spring to achieve the desired trajectory.


Is weight good on a mousetrap car?

well it depends on what type of tires you have, if you have CD's it may be better to have a less heavy car, if you have rubber fake car tires it may be better if there is more weight.