How do you calculate how far your mousetrap vehicle will go?

How do you calculate how far your mousetrap vehicle will go?

Calculating minimum distance

1. The minimum distance can be calculated as follows:
2. The circumference of the dowel axle is π (pi) x 0.25 = 0.785″.
3. The length of the string is about 25″.
4. Therefore the string can be wrapped around the dowel 25/0.785 = About 31.8 times.
5. The circumference of the wheels is π x 4.75 = 14.92″

What is the world record distance for a mousetrap car?

Description: The secret to Doc Fizzix’s world record setting mousetrap distance racer that traveled over 182 meters was it’s unique pulley system. This is the same pulley set-up that was used on Doc Fizzix’s world record setting mousetrap distance car.

How does the pulling distance on a mouse trap work?

The pulling distance does not tell the total distance that a mousetrap car will travel but only how far the vehicle will be under the force of the mouse trap’s spring.

How is the mousetrap car a Physics Challenge?

Check out my work: www.stem-inventions.com/ More About LanceMakes » The mousetrap car project is a classic physics challenge: Build a vehicle that can travel as far or as fast as possible by using only the energy that can be stored in a single mousetrap.

Why do you need a mousetrap for a car?

This is useful for mousetrap cars: a lower mechanical advantage means the energy from the mousetrap is used over a longer period of time so the car can be powered over a longer distance. By contrast, a high mechanical advantage would be useful if you wanted to move something heavy, but apply the force over a longer distance.

How do you glue a mousetrap to a car?

Glue the mousetrap to the frame near the small wheels. Make sure the closed arm is facing toward the small wheels as shown. Mousetraps are not as forceful and dangerous as you might think, especially when the arm is already lowered (at least this is true of the Victor brand trap linked in the supplies).