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Cars: Engineering fo r Efficiency Day 1

Cars: Engineering fo r Efficiency Day 1 . Why do engineers want to design energy-efficient cars?. Energy-Efficient Cars. What are some special things you notice about these cars?. Efficient Cars…. Have a sleek design so they cut through the air smoothly.

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Cars: Engineering fo r Efficiency Day 1

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  1. Cars: Engineering for Efficiency Day 1

  2. Why do engineers want to design energy-efficient cars?

  3. Energy-Efficient Cars What are some special things you notice about these cars?

  4. Efficient Cars… • Have a sleek design so they cut through the air smoothly. • Roll smoothly (Do not lose energy from friction in the wheels). • Have powerful and efficient motors or use renewable energy. • Are very small and light weight.

  5. Aerodynamics • Air slows cars down a lot and makes them lose energy. • Cars were designed with smooth lines like fish to help them cut through the air. • Engineer’s test car designs in wind tunnels to see how easily they cut through the air.

  6. This Week's Project • Goal: Design and build a car that will move the fastest (and maybe even jump the farthest) • Materials: Lifesaver ® Mints, straws, tape, popsicle sticks, index cards, paper clips. • Test: Ramp race track.

  7. Engineering Design Process • Problem • Imagination • Design • Build • Test

  8. Other Resources • Roller Coaster Design video (works similarly to the cars): http://pbskids.org/designsquad/profiles/chris_gray.html

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