Post Race Reflection

1. How would you modify your car design if you had the opportunity?

    If I could modify our car I would make the string shorter to increase speed which would increase the distance as well.

2. What might you do differently if you could build a new car?

    I would build a car with the same concept but with a heavier base to increase the momentum I would use less duct tape and glue and make a neater design.  I would also find a way to increase the speed.

3. What could be tweaked to make your car perform better?

    We could have made a better way to keep the string on the axle while winding it up.

Race Day

Ready To Go!

Mousetrap Vehicle Test Day

Characteristics:
Effectiveness: Does it work? Yes
Reliability: Does it operate consistently? No
Durability: Does it withstand repeated use? Yes
Economy: Is it made from existing materials? Yes
Accuracy: Does it meet all design criteria? Yes
Safety: Are risks minimized in design? Yes
Effort: Is it easily operated? Yes

Performance:
Straight line path? Yes
Distance Traveled: 10.3 meters

At first our car went in circles when we tested it, it sometimes went straight but not far, then would go backward.  Thankfully the distance became longer as the test day went on.  We believe it was affected by the curve in the canteen floor, when we tested it in the hallway it went far and straight for an estimated 10.3 meters with ease.  We plan to use stronger fishing line for the competition day.