Design goal: We want our Car to move from the starting line to the finish line in the least time possible. To do this the Car must accelerate early, reach a high speed, and hold its speed through the finish line.
In the following sections, we shall look at the aspects of science which relate to our Car reaching this goal.
Contents:
1. Energy
2. Acceleration
3. Friction
4. Leverage (of Frictional Forces)
5. Mass
6. Inertia
7. Air Resistance
8. Oscillation
9. Summary
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