How long should the string be for a mousetrap car?
about 25″
The length of the string is about 25″. Therefore the string can be wrapped around the dowel 25/0.785 = About 31.8 times. So the minimum distance travelled will be the number of times the string can wrap around the dowel multiplied by the circumference of the wheels, which is 31.8 x 14.92 = 474.456″, or about 39.5ft!
What is best size for the wheels for a mousetrap vehicle?
between 10 and 15 inches
The ideal size for an ultra big wheel on a long distance mousetrap racer seams to be somewhere between 10 and 15 inches. And the ideal size for a drive wheel on a speed-trap racer seams to be between 2 and 3 inches but no more than 4 inches.
What is the average size of a mousetrap car?
Size : length = 3-7/8 inches, width = 1 3/4 inches.
Why are larger wheels better on a mousetrap car?
Larger drive wheels will have a greater travel distance per each turn compared to smaller drive wheel. The smaller the diameter of the drive axle in comparison to the diameter of the drive wheel the more force that will be required to accelerate the vehicle but the greater the distance of travel per rotation.
How to build a mousetrap car step by step?
Build a Mousetrap Car. 1 Step 1: Materials. 2 pieces of Cardboard (4” x 10”) many dimensions will work, but this is a good starting place. 2 Step 2: Car Body. 3 Step 3: Attach the Straws. 4 Step 4: The Mousetrap. 5 Step 5: Preparing the Wheels.
Do you need to be careful of a rat trap car?
This car goes pretty far and fast so be careful. You also need to be careful of the rat trap because it is on a hair trigger and can release at any moment. I take no responsibility of damage to any property, body parts or animals hehe.
What do you need to build a mouse trap?
In order to build a mousetrap car you will need a few things. To start off simple, use these items: Dowell rods and Wheels (anything really can be used here like knex wheels and rods, lego tires and rods, tinker toys are great too.) Drill bits (I recommend a 5/64 as most eye hooks will fit easily into the pilot hole made by the bit.)
How big should the drive wheel be on a mousetrap racer?
The ideal size for an ultra big wheel on a long distance mousetrap racer seams to be somewhere between 10 and 15 inches. And the ideal size for a drive wheel on a speed-trap racer seams to be between 2 and 3 inches but no more than 4 inches.