The Balloon Car Lab

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The Balloon Car Lab
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I. Introduction

• State the difference between velocity and speed
  and explain how they will be measured in this
  lab.
• State the definition for acceleration and how it
  will be determined in this lab.
• Briefly summarize your group plan to build the car

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II. Materials

• 1 balloon
• Wooden skewers
• Straws
• Material for body (Styrofoam plates, index card
  etc.)
• Dixie cups (wheels)
• Tape, hot glue, rubber band etc.
• Add materials as you use them

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III. Procedure/Daily Log
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
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III. Procedure cont

• Diagram A Refer to the attached diagram of your
  car on a separate sheet of unlined paper.
• Diagram must have all parts/modifications labeled
  clearly with name of part and function for car
  performance
• Ex. Balloon Acts as the motor/power for vehicle

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IV. Results Table A
Trial Distance (ft) Time (sec) Speed (ft/sec)
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IV. Results Table B
Trial Distance (ft) Time (sec) Speed (ft/sec)
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IV. Results cont

• Save room for your calculations here

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V. Conclusion

• Save room for your conclusion here