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Self propelled car

Posted: Thu Jul 19, 2007 11:02 am
by lee hardeman
Hi I am trying to build a self propelled car which has to be propelled using elastic bands. Is this possible?
The car is made out of balsa wood and has to travel at least 1 metre

Re: Self propelled car

Posted: Fri Jul 20, 2007 4:47 pm
by deleted-2574
Hi Lee,

Some thoughts:

1. This same topic came up in Science Buddies (in September/October 2005!).
Please consult:

https://www.sciencebuddies.org/mentorin ... .php?t=695&

https://www.sciencebuddies.org/mentorin ... highlight=

2. Another site to look at is:

http://www.amersol.edu.pe/_@kacres/car/car3.htm