D&T Research

1. Methods of propelling and moving a car without a motor 1. Rubber band car
One must develop a car where the rubber band was fixed at one end and then straddled a spinning gear at the other end where by reversing the car the rubber band would wind around itself building potential energy. The strength of this design lied in its capacity to store potential energy in the rubber band in a fashion that did not compromise the integrity of the rubber band.

2. Balloon powered car

According to Newton's famous third law of motion, "for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction." A balloon-powered car illustrates this third law of motion.When you let go of the straw end, the air goes out of the balloon in one direction while the car moves in the opposite direction (forward). Balloon and air act on each other to propel the car, illustrating Newton's third law of motion.

3. Windmill powered car

A windmill is attached at the rear of the car and is generated by the blowing wind that turns the windmill into circular motion and hence, propel the car forward. However, this method is the least suitable and inconvenient as it requires wind power in order to move the car.

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The more the friction between the ground and the car wheels, the slower the car will travel. owever, if the friction is too little, the wheels will not be able to have traction with the surface and might go slower.

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In this case, it is referring to the wheels of the non-motorised car. If the materials of the wheels are rough, more friction will be created between the two surfaces and hence, it need more energy to overcome and slows the car down subse uently.

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When using wood as one of the materials we should choose one that is light and durable , such as the Knotty Pine wood, which is dimensionally stable and durable

2. Plastic
Plastics are made from oil and it can be molded into an almost infinite variety of shapes. It is extremely durable and light in weight. It is the most common material that can be made into many things which can be found everywhere around us.

3. String
A durable type of string should be used so that it will not break

4. Alu inu
Aluminum is a soft, durable, lightweight, ductile and malleablemetal. It has about one-third the density and stiffness of steel. It can be easily machined, cast, drawn and extruded.

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Also known as Pecan . Even though it is a little heavier than Mahogany, it I more durable and shock resistant .

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