Farwell Middle School

MOUSETRAP RACER RESEARCH ASSIGNMENT

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DIRECTIONS: For each of the questions below you need to click on the link and find at least three ideas or suggestions that will help you build your car. You may write on this page or a separate sheet of paper if you number each question and repeat the question. Don’t forget about drawings from the sites too.

  1. How to make a winning car? http://www.docfizzix.com/design-help/picture-gallery/distance-racers-pics.shtml
  2. What is mousetrap vehicle propulsion? http://www.docfizzix.com/design-help/articles/kb0001.shtml
  3. Tips for making a long distance runner. http://www.docfizzix.com/design-help/articles/kb0003.shtml
  4. How do I attach a lever arm to a mouse trap? http://www.docfizzix.com/design-help/articles/kb0006.shtml
  5. Where should I attach my mouse trap? http://www.docfizzix.com/design-help/answered-questions/q0018.shtml
  6. How can I limit side to side play in an axel? http://www.docfizzix.com/design-help/construction-tips/ct0002.shtml
  7. What about CD wheels? http://www.docfizzix.com/design-help/construction-tips/ct0004.shtml
  8. How to make a super long lever arm? http://www.docfizzix.com/design-help/construction-tips/ct0003.shtml
  9. What are some construction tips? http://www.docfizzix.com/design-help/construction-tips/index.shtml