cars: engineering fo r efficiency day 1
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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. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Cars: Engineering for Efficiency Day 1
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Why do engineers want to design energy-efficient cars?
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Energy-Efficient Cars
What are some special things you notice about these cars?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Engineering Design Process
Problem Imaginatio
n Design Build Test
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Other Resources
Roller Coaster Design video (works similarly to the cars):http://pbskids.org/designsquad/profiles/chris_gray.html