3/9 PotU: Running the mousetrap cars!

Warm up

Copy the energy bar graph below, then name the components of your system and add bars representing the energy at the three different stages described.

image showing three energy bar charts plus a system box

Today’s work

Your car should be ready to go; no more than five minutes to get it ready. Before the end of the period, you need to:

  • Run your car for three trials.
    • Record the time and distance your car traveled.
    • Record notes describing the motion of your car.
  • Calculate each trial’s speed and averages.

If your group does not finish these steps, you must come in at lunch or after school today.

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