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  • Apr 5, 2009, 02:41 PM
    pinballqueen
    Physics: Rubber Band Car: Guidance needed with equations!
    We built rubber band powered cars and now we need to do a write up based on our results. Now I've managed to complete most of the write up except a few parts. We are asked to determine the theoretical total original energy of the vehicle and the final energy. I'm just wondering what equation I would need to use to find this and what givens I would use and why. I'm trying to better understand the topic... but I don't really have anyone else to ask!

    Thanks!
  • Apr 5, 2009, 03:15 PM
    stingRay18
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by pinballqueen View Post
    We built rubber band powered cars and now we need to do a write up based on our results. Now I've managed to complete most of the write up except a few parts. we are asked to determine the theoretical total original energy of the vehicle and the final energy. I'm just wondering what equation I would need to use to find this and what givens I would use and why. I'm trying to better understand the topic... but I don't really have anyone else to ask!!

    Thanks!

    In order to help with the equations you will need to provide additional details about your project. For example: the weight of the car, the distance it moved, timing measurements made, the landscape of the motion: on level surface, up an incline, etc. the conditions at the end, related to final energy: at rest or in motion, etc.

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