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| '''CO<sub>2</sub> dragsters''' are cars used as miniature ] which are propelled by a ] cartridge, pierced to start the release of the gas, and which race on a typically {{convert|60|ft|abbr=off}} track. They are frequently used to demonstrate mechanical principles such as ], ], ], and ]. Two hooks (eyelets or screw eyes) linked to a string (usually ] fishing line) on the bottom of the car prevent the vehicle from losing control during launch. In a race, a laser scanner records the speed of the car at the end of its run. Often, the dragster is |
'''CO<sub>2</sub> dragsters''' are cars used as miniature ] which are propelled by a ] cartridge, pierced to start the release of the gas, and which race on a typically {{convert|60|ft|abbr=off}} track. They are frequently used to demonstrate mechanical principles such as ], ], ], and ]. Two hooks (eyelets or screw eyes) linked to a string (usually ] fishing line) on the bottom of the car prevent the vehicle from losing control during launch. In a race, a laser scanner records the speed of the car at the end of its run. Often, the dragster is plucked out of ] because of its light weight and cheapness.<ref name="Reichert">{{cite book|title=Reaching Boys, Teaching Boys: Strategies that Work -- and Why|last1=Reichert|first1= Michael|last2=Hawley|first2=Richard|year=2010|publisher=]|page=6|isbn=978-0-470-53278-2|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=uBnsWbvJGhQC&pg=PA6|accessdate=2010-08-19}}</ref><ref name="SOS">{{cite web|url=http://www.science-of-speed.com/science.asp?id=25|title=What is CO2 Racing?|publisher=Science of Speed|accessdate=2010-08-19}}</ref> | ||
| CO<sub>2</sub> cars are a part of engineering curricula in parts of the world such as Australia, New Zealand<ref name="Reichert"/> and the United States.<ref name="SOS"/><!-- list others here, PLEASE --> In the United States, classroom projects and competitions can operate under the aegis of the ] at middle school and high school levels.<ref>{{cite web|publisher=DeWitt Middle School, Ithaca, NY|title=Technology Student Association|accessdate=2010-08-19|url=http://www.icsd.k12.ny.us/dewitt/teched/TSA_WhatIs0708.html}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=High School Competitions|url=http://www.tsaweb.org/High-School-Competitions|publisher=Technology Student Association|location=Reston, VA | CO<sub>2</sub> cars are a part of engineering curricula in parts of the world such as Australia, New Zealand<ref name="Reichert"/> and the United States.<ref name="SOS"/><!-- list others here, PLEASE --> In the United States, classroom projects and competitions can operate under the aegis of the ] at middle school and high school levels.<ref>{{cite web|publisher=DeWitt Middle School, Ithaca, NY|title=Technology Student Association|accessdate=2010-08-19|url=http://www.icsd.k12.ny.us/dewitt/teched/TSA_WhatIs0708.html}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=High School Competitions|url=http://www.tsaweb.org/High-School-Competitions|publisher=Technology Student Association|location=Reston, VA | ||
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CO2 dragsters are cars used as miniature racing cars which are propelled by a carbon dioxide cartridge, pierced to start the release of the gas, and which race on a typically 60 feet (18 metres) track. They are frequently used to demonstrate mechanical principles such as mass, force, acceleration, and aerodynamics. Two hooks (eyelets or screw eyes) linked to a string (usually monofilament fishing line) on the bottom of the car prevent the vehicle from losing control during launch. In a race, a laser scanner records the speed of the car at the end of its run. Often, the dragster is plucked out of balsa wood because of its light weight and cheapness.
CO2 cars are a part of engineering curricula in parts of the world such as Australia, New Zealand and the United States. In the United States, classroom projects and competitions can operate under the aegis of the Technology Student Association at middle school and high school levels. Competitions are sometimes featured in local newspapers. Students learn about the forces of gravity, drag, wind resistance, and the motion of air as a fluid. The projects mainly test the aerodynamic, mass and friction properties of a car. These forces can influence performance in a race, so it is vital to take them into account when building.
See also
References
- ^ Reichert, Michael; Hawley, Richard (2010). Reaching Boys, Teaching Boys: Strategies that Work -- and Why. Wiley & Sons. p. 6. ISBN 978-0-470-53278-2. Retrieved 2010-08-19.
- ^ "What is CO2 Racing?". Science of Speed. Retrieved 2010-08-19.
- "Technology Student Association". DeWitt Middle School, Ithaca, NY. Retrieved 2010-08-19.
- "High School Competitions". Reston, VA: Technology Student Association.
- "Students design speedy dragsters". TriCities.com. Thomson Reuters. December 18, 2008. Archived from the original on July 16, 2011. Retrieved August 20, 2010.