Rubber Band Car Designs For Distance

When the rubber band unwinds and the axle spins it transforms the potential stored energy into kinetic energy or motion.

Rubber band car designs for distance. Wind the rubber band around the axle. The aim of this project is distance. For a fast car that goes a long distance rotate the axle a few times to increase the winds of the rubber band rubber band car picture 6 hold the axle so that the rubber band doesn t slip and place the car on the floor. Build a rubber band powered car.

When you turn the axle on the car you are giving the rubber band potential energy which is stored energy. A stretchy science activity from science buddies. Loop the loose end of the rubber band over the catch. This is probably one of our favorite rubber band toys we have made.

It must travel at least 20 meters and best of all is above. Anything below 20 meters is a failing grade. This is an engineering design project. Basically it s a project to build a rubber band car of any size and not use any materials designed or it s intentional use is for a car.

And only utilize one rubber band for it s main power source. With this you can design the car to speedily sprint a short distance or travel a long distance. By science buddies ben finio on january 11 2018.