CO2 Dragster Vocabulary 6

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Inertia

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The tendency of an object at rest to remain at rest and an object in motion to remain in motion unless acted upon by a force.

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Stationary

Back

Something that is not moving or is standing still.

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Aerodynamics

Back

The way air moves around an object.

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CO2 Cartridge

Back

A small, sealed metal tube that contains compressed carbon dioxide, used to propel the car down the track.

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Rail Car

Back

A CO2 race car in which the wheels are mounted on the outside of the car's body.

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Thrust

Back

The force that propels an object forward.

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Drag

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The resistance an object encounters when moving through air.

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Specifications

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Detailed descriptions of the design and materials used in a dragster.

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Wedge Car

Back

A type of CO2 race car designed with a wedge shape for better aerodynamics.

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Power Plant

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The part of the dragster that generates the power needed for propulsion.