Dragster
By: Jacob Morgan
Research
1. What is Speed?
*The measure of distance and time.2. What factors in the design of a car have an effect on speed?
* Aerodynamics3. Find an example of a technology that helps improve vehicle emissions, gas mileage or safety
*Air bad seat belts
Questions/Predictions
1. What factors are important for a successful launch of your car?
* The right sized hole.2. What are the best features of your car?
*The look/color of the car.3. Is there anything about your car that will negatively affect its performance?
*The tight wheels.
4. How many mph do you think your car will go?
*5 mph.
Reflections
1. What turned out well?
*The overall design turned out pretty good.
2. What did you enjoy?
*I enjoyed the wood work with the machines.
3. What could I have done differently or better?
*I don't think I would have done anything different.
4. What was your least favorite part?
*When my car didn't dry for 3 days after I put stain on it.