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Air-
– Is a type of fluid such as water that can be
directed or displaced;
– Has mass and is measured in terms of pressure;
– Applies direct and frictional forces to objects in
motion;
Research- Aerodynamics
You should be aware of four aerodynamic
principles-
– Drag
– Lift/Down Force
– Drag Coefficient
– Frontal Area
Research- Aerodynamics
Drag is a combination of two forces that will
work against the acceleration of your CO2
car.
– Frontal Pressure occurs when tiny molecules of air hit the
front of your car and is forced away to make room for
other molecules to hit it.
– Rear Suction occurs when an empty pocket of air is
created in the back of your car resulting in a vacuum
cleaner effect that tries to pull your car backward.
Air Flow
Rear Suction
More Science on Suction
or a soccer ball?
Review Tips- Aerodynamics
Avoid flat upright surfaces in the front of
your car to reduce turbulence.
Avoid flat upright surfaces in the back of
your car to reduce rear suction.
Shield as much air at the bottom of your car
to maintain traction.
Keep the surface area exposed to
oncoming air to a minimum.
Research- Physics (Preview)
Which ball can I hit
farther, a base ball or a
softball?
how about a golf ball?
Terms to Know- Physics
Force
Acceleration
Research- Physics
A.8.1 Show that technology has allowed us to further the efforts of science and, in
turn, science has enabled us to develop better technology
A.8.2 Explain the need for and application of knowledge and skills from other
disciplines when engaging in technological activities
A.8.3 Identify and contrast the connections and differences between technology and
other disciplines
A.8.4 Determine that technological knowledge is valuable but not always available to
everyone on an equal basis
A.8.7 Discover that human will or desire can lead to the design of new technology in
order to seize an opportunity or solve a problem