These six activities cover all of the steps for building a model solar car for competition in the Junior Solar Sprint. They may be used by a class or a team to explore the challenges of designing and building a fast, solar-powered model car. The hands-on activities cover various topics including material strength, torque vs. speed, photovoltaic power output, friction and aerodynamics. Questions are posed at the end of each section to encourage the students to think of alternatives in the design of their vehicles. The activities are:
* Introduction & Overview
* The Photovoltaic Panel
* The Chassis
* Wheels, Axles, & Bearings
* Drive Train & Transmission
* The Body
| Date Of Record Release | 2008-07-31 16:22:04 |
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| Description | These six activities cover all of the steps for building a model solar car for competition in the Junior Solar Sprint. They may be used by a class or a team to explore the challenges of designing and building a fast, solar-powered model car. The hands-on activities cover various topics including material strength, torque vs. speed, photovoltaic power output, friction and aerodynamics. Questions are posed at the end of each section to encourage the students to think of alternatives in the design of their vehicles. The activities are: * Introduction & Overview * The Photovoltaic Panel * The Chassis * Wheels, Axles, & Bearings * Drive Train & Transmission * The Body |
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| Keyword | Lesson plans |
| Selector | Chiras |
| Date Of Record Creation | 2008-07-31 16:17:53 |
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| Date Last Modified | 2010-03-25 19:28:07 |
| Language | English |
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