Small lightweight wheels have less inertia than big ones which lets the car reach its maximum speed quickly.
Propeller powered rubber band car.
When you wind up the propeller you are storing energy in the rubber band that is released when you let the car go.
Small lightweight wheels have less inertia than big ones which lets the car reach its maximum speed quickly.
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They are also fun to play with and race.
The wheels were milk bottle tops and the axles were kebab sticks.
This video will show you how to make a very simple rubber band powered car using plastic bottles.
In real cars gasoline s chemical energy or the electrical energy in a battery is.
Just wind it up and watch it race across the floor up to 30.
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You can attach your rubber band to a simple machine a wheel and axle to build a simple rubber band powered car.
Once you know the basics of building a rubber band car you can experiment with you own design and construction.
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Wrap the rubber band around the rear axle.
Depending on the length of your car you may need two rubber bands.
Get the lesson plan and project sheet for this activity.
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Rubber band cars are a fun way to learn about motion propulsion and energy.
This car worked but only ran slowly and couldn t carry any weight inside it.
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The more times you wind the propeller the more energy you store and therefore the further the car should go.
Cheap and remote control car.
Fast and fun the propeller car is a hands on lesson in air powered thrust and inertia.