How many wheels should I put on my mousetrap car?
It’s probably best to use 4 wheels. The CDs are a good choice for both sets of wheels. How do I make a mousetrap car go? The arm should have a string attached to it, with the other end of the string wrapped around the back axle (which will spin the axle when the arm snaps forward).
What can I use for wheels on a mousetrap car?
For long distance mousetrap racers a large diameter drive wheel with a small diameter drive axle is desired. For speed trap racers a smaller diameter drive wheel with a larger diameter drive axle is desired.
Are big wheels better for a mousetrap car?
Larger drive wheels will have a greater travel distance per each turn compared to smaller drive wheel. It would make sense to use a super huge drive wheel so for each turn of this massive drive wheel the mousetrap vehicle will travel an incredible distance.
How do you make a mousetrap car go faster and farther?
Weight. Vehicle weight is an important factor to consider reducing if your mousetrap vehicle is not traveling far enough. The greater your mousetrap vehicle weighs, the shorter the distance it will cover and the speed it will travel. This consequence is due to the limited energy within the mousetrap.
Are Bigger wheels better for a mousetrap car?
What is the effect of using large or small wheels on a mousetrap car?
Large wheels travel farther with each rotation than a smaller wheel. However, large wheels also require more force to initiate motion. Therefore, really large wheels will be ineffective, because the force from the mousetrap will not be enough to keep the wheels in motion.
Why isn’t my mouse trap car working?
If a mousetrap vehicle is struggling to move and/or needs more acceleration then the lever arms can be shortened in order to increase the pulling force. Keep in mind that you will also have to reposition the mouse trap closer to the drive axle or the system will not work as intended.
How long should a mouse trap car be?
Max Length – 45 cm. Max Width – 20 cm. Height – 20 cm. Min ground clearance – 4 cm.