Dragster Reflection
By: Cassondra Klaus
Research
What is Speed?
-Rapidity of movement or action
What factors in the design of a car have an effect on speed?
-Aerodynamics, horse power, gear ratio.
Predication and Reflection
Prediction
What factors are important for a successful launch of your car?
How you make it, and the position of your hole.What are the best features of your car?
I think the side, I made them go inward so for the start off the wind wouldn't slow it down.Is there anything about your car that will negatively affect its performance?
I think the front because that the part I messed up on.How many mph do you think your car will go?
I'm not sure I didn't make my car how i wanted to so, I don't think it will win or go very fast.
Reflection
At first I messed up on my car, so I had to make things different then I wanted but then, an unexpected turn of events it turned out better then it would have turn out before.
What did you enjoy the most?
Racing the car, I thought it was fun seeing how well my car would do.
What could be better? What would you improve or do differently next time?
What was your least favorite part?
Drilling the holes I felt like I might drill to far of not far enough also, the drill make the wood very shaky so I thought I would mess up.