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SERIES CHALLENGES
CHALLENGE 01: Aerodynamics
Understanding the principles of fluid dynamics and the Bernoulli Principle.
Students will modify the car's body shape, add or adjust wings, and change the angle of spoilers to observe how these alterations affect speed and handling. The lesson includes experiments to measure the impact on top speed and fuel efficiency due to different aerodynamic setups.
CHALLENGE 02: Engine Performance
Exploring concepts of energy conversion, efficiency, and basic engineering thermodynamics.
Students will modify the car's body shape, add or adjust wings, and change the angle of spoilers to observe how these alterations affect speed and handling. Lessons include experiments to measure the impact on top speed and fuel efficiency due to different aerodynamic setups.
CHALLENGE 03: Tires
Learning about the physics of friction, material properties, and their effects under various environmental conditions.
Students choose between different tire compositions and tread patterns to suit dry, wet, or icy conditions. This helps them understand why certain tires are better in specific conditions and how this choice impacts safety and performance.
CHALLENGE 04: Suspension
Studying mechanical vibrations, forces, and motion through practical examples.
Students adjust the suspension setup to optimize car behavior over different track types, such as smooth asphalt versus bumpy road courses. This module could include changing damping coefficients and spring constants to teach about harmonic motion and shock absorption.
CHALLENGE 05: Transmission
Investigating the principles of gears, ratios, and mechanical efficiency.
By tweaking gear ratios and choosing when to shift gears, students can optimize acceleration and fuel efficiency. This introduces concepts of torque and rotational speed, illustrating how transmissions distribute power.
CHALLENGE 06: Braking System
Understanding principles of force, energy transformation (kinetic to thermal energy), and braking efficiency.
Students will modify brake types (disc vs. drum), brake pad materials, and braking systems (ABS and non-ABS) to explore how these changes affect stopping distances and brake fade, enhancing lessons on energy dissipation and safety.
