Explain How To Make A Car Go Straight Line While Being Propelled By A Balloon

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The purpose of this experiment is to create a car that can move in straight line while being propelled by a balloon. The first thing to consider when designing a car like this, is how to design a car like so. One has to consider many factors like: What does it take to make the car go straight? How do you make sure the car is light enough to be move by the balloon? What tools are necessary? All of these must be put into consideration. Starting with how to make the car go straight. One need to install 2 wheel and axles (with a wheel at each end) and make sure it’s in place. By doing likewise (on a smooth surface), this will prevent the car from going different directions and apply Newton’s first law which states that an object in motion tends to stay in motion, while an object at rest tends to stay at rest. In terms of the balloon car what it means is that, if the car is light enough, the force caused by the balloon will get the wheels rolling, and once they’re rolling they’re gonna keep rolling, and because the wheels are in on fixed position. They are going to move in the direction away from the end of the balloon. This is how regularcars work, only ours won’t need a steering wheel …show more content…

A balloon won't be able to exsert enough force to move rock on wheels. In order to make the car light, one would simply have to use light materials. Past scientist (with successful results) would avoid using metal, and anything else that could possibly weigh the car down. Now one could still use a variety of items, such as plastic and paper. The most important thing is that the materials must be light. Previous experimenters often use water bottles. It’s very ideal because they’re extremely light and easy to come across. Another possibility would be straws to guide the airflow in a desired direction. Straws, like water bottles aren’t heavy enough to weigh down the car yet are also easily

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